Joe L. Jackson
May 9, 1936 – October 9, 2026 (Age 90)
Deacon Joe L. Jackson, 90, of Warren, departed this life Friday, October 9, 2026 at 4:05 a.m. at his residence.
He was born May 9, 1936 in Catherine, AL, the son of James Lawson and Coleen Shaw, adopted by his aunt, Cordelia Shaw Jackson and uncle, Johnnie Jackson, residing in the area for 72 years, coming from Alabama.
Joe was employed with Republic Steel Corp., LTV Steel Corp. and Warren Consolidated Industries Incorporated for 44 years as a Blast Furnace Stoke Tender, before retiring in 2003. He also was a construction worker for several years.
He was a member of the Second Baptist Church since 1967, where he served as a Deacon, sang in the Men’s Choir, taught Sunday School, Boy Scout Leader Pack 107, Brotherhood Ministry, VBS Bible Study and where ever he was needed. He had joined the Braceville First Baptist Church in 1955 under Rev. Delaney. He belonged to the NAACP, Second Baptist Bowling League, USW Local 1775, Warren Community Choir, Ancient Lodge #24, A.M. & F.M., toured the Holy Land in 2005, visited historical African American Landmarks and his hobbies included fishing, hunting, bowling and his passion was mentoring young men through his work with the Boy Scouts.
Joe served honorably in the U.S. Army Active Reserves as a Specialist from 1964-1970, during the Vietnam War, receiving several honors.
He married Honer Bennett Jackson October 19, 1956, she died July 10, 2003 and married Irene Hill Reed Jackson August 18, 2012.
Besides his wife, Irene of Warren, he leaves to mourn one son, Clyde Jackson of Cedar Hills, TX; three daughters, Mrs. Cheryleen Thomas and Mrs. Rosilyn (Ronnie) Mitchell both of Warren and Ms. Arvata Jackson of Warren; one stepson, Andre’ Reed of Warren; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Katrina Reed Oliver of Concord, NC; one brother, Curtis Eaton of Cleveland; ten grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his adopted parents; mother, Coleen Clark; stepfather, Danny Clark; four sisters, Ms. Sadie Hicks, Ms. Lucille Williams, Ms. Louise McGhee and Ms. Edwina Pettway and one granddaughter, Miss Amber Parks.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Second Baptist Church, with Calling Hours from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Burial will take place at Meadow Brook Memorial Park Cemetery.