J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Jackson, Elmer J.

Monday, March 14, 2005

Elmer Julius �Dit� Jackson 85, of Petersburg, died Monday March 14, 2005 at Southside Regional Medical Center. Mr. Jackson was a lifelong resident of Petersburg. Mr. Jackson was employed by the city of Petersburg for 17 years in the Water Department and was retired from Civil Service after 20 years at the Post Engineer, Fort Lee, Virginia as water plant and waste water treatment plant operator. He was a veteran of WW II, Army Air Corps, a member of Blandford United Methodist Church and Post 2 American Legion. He was the son of the late Charles Saunders & Bessie Moody Jackson. He was the widower of Pearl Mayes Jackson and was predeceased by five brothers; Aubrey Moody Jackson, Ivan U. Jackson, John Thomas Jackson, twin brother Eldred F. �Pop� Jackson and Charles S. Jackson, Jr. and two sisters, Shirley Ann Jackson & Mary Jackson Bowman. He is survived by a daughter, Robin Jackson Boisseau and son-in-law Rudolph F. Boisseau, two granddaughters, Emily Augusta Boisseau and Elizabeth Christine Boisseau all of Hayes, Va, three sisters, Inez Jackson Durphey of Center Line Michigan, Evelyn Jackson Gibbs & Joyce Jackson Garrett of Colonial Heights. The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 pm Thursday, March 17, 2005 at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. A Graveside service will be held 11:00 am Friday, March 18, 2005 with the Rev. Bill Priddy officiating. Interment will be in Blandford Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Blandford United Methodist Church or flowers are welcomed. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

Dear Robin, Rudy, Emily and Ellie,
You will be in my thougths and prayers.
I know how hard the days ahead will be.
Your Dad and Granddad will be missed
by all.
You have many memories, and fun times.
Remember them as the days and weeks go
by and that will help with your loss.
Each day that you spent with your Dad
and Granddad is a cherished memory.
Be good to each other and love each
and know that I am with you in spirit..
love Aunt Susan.

Posted by: Susan Kelly Garrett at March 16, 2005 09:38 PM

Dear Robin and family,

My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. I know that you were very close to your Dad and this is a deep loss to you, Rudy, Emily and Ellie. There is not a day that goes by without me thinking about my Dad. DADS ARE SO SPECIAL. We have the great memories to hold forever and that brings joy. Your Dad is gone from your sight, but not your heart. I believe with all my heart that he is in a better place. You and your family are in my prayers and I ask God to help you during this difficult time.

Robin, if there is anything that I can do, please do not hesitate to contact me.

In Christ Love,
Rose Boisseau Temple

Posted by: Keith & Rose Temple at March 16, 2005 03:11 PM

Hi Emily and Ellie,

I wish we could come to Virginia for Uncle Dit's funeral. We were sick a while back and missed a lot of school so my mom and dad said no.

I know you will be strong, but Caroline and I will be thinking of you. Remember how we were all strong together at Auntie's funeral?

PS I hope you new dog is ok.

Love Valerie

Posted by: Valerie K Botto at March 16, 2005 01:44 PM

Dear Emmy and Ellie,

I am very sorry to hear about Uncle Dit. I will pray for you and your mom and dad. I am sure your grand daddy will be watching over you all of the time.

Love,

Caroline

Posted by: Caroline K. Botto at March 16, 2005 01:38 PM

Dear Robin, Rudy, Emily and Ellie,

We are so sorry we won't be able to make it to the funeral. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Teresa, Jerry and Sam Botto

Posted by: Teresa & Jerry Botto at March 16, 2005 01:36 PM