George Washington Jackson

George “Goat” Jackson made his transition on Friday, August 2, 2019 at the Jonesboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  He was the only child born to Ana Eliza Jackson and Willie C. Whitehead on April 8, 1939 in Shiloh, Georgia.

George was educated in the Meriwether County School System where he met the love of his life, Florence.  George and Florence joined together in Holy Matrimony on March 26, 1961.   To this union three children were born.

Upon relocating to Atlanta, Georgia, George was employed at Prior Tire Company but retired from Colonial Baking Company after 38 years of service.  After retiring, George drove the transportation bus for Urban Hope and Easter Seals Child Development Center.  He was a life member of the Prince Hall Masons of Atlanta, WC Thomas #112 lodge.  He also was a member of the Silver Wheels motorcycle club for many years.

George was an active member of New Springfield Baptist Church where he served as a faithful member. He worked on the usher board and sang in the male choir. He was also a faithful all around bus driver for his church.   He really loved the Lord.

A devoted husband, caring father and grandfather, George leaves to cherish his memory a loving wife of 58 years, Florence Jackson, three children, Aria Jackson, Adrian Jackson (Tammy) and Audrea Jackson; nine grandchildren, Crushunda Oxford, Adrienne Jackson, Lamaria Jackson, Terrell Woolfork, Artia Woolfork, Taliyah Woolfork, Jaylen Woolfork, Brandon Brinkley and Byron Brinkley; Three Great-Grandchildren; Aiyanna Oxford, Breyanna Oxford and Keorii Woolfork; sisters and brothers, Josephine Cartwright, Jimmy Whitehead, Dorothy DeLoach (James), Oscar Whitehead (Mildred), Annie Mary Copeland (Robert), Leezela Dorsey (Richard), George Whitehead, Charlie Whitehead (Anne) and Kenneth Whitehead; cousin Amos Smith (Quinola) and a host of other cousins, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

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