Luke Jackson Sr.
Dr. Luke Jackson Sr. 90, prominent Chattanooga area dentist, died on January 15, 2010 after a valiant and long fought battle against Alzheimer's.
Dr. Jackson, originally from Florida, attended boarding school in Georgia before entering college at the tender age of 16. After achieving multiple degrees in science and medicine, he settled in the Chattanooga Valley and practiced dentistry for 47 years.
The renowned U.S. veteran and civil rights leader was at the forefront of the peaceful desegregation of Chattanooga.
A lifetime member of the NAACP, a passionate golfer and member of the 19th Hole Golf Association, National Charter Carateer, member of Volunteers Civic Club, former trustee of the Second Missionary Baptist Church, and past president of the Pan-Tennessee Dental Association, Dr. Luke Jackson was an active force for positive growth, education and equal rights throughout the city, nationally recognized for his many contributions.
He was preceded in death by this father, John Barnabus, mother, Melissa Elizabeth, brother, John Berrye, and son, Charles Lawrence.
Survivors include his devoted wife of 50 years, Shirley Ann Head Jackson; daughters, Shirlene Elizabeth Jackson-Schaeffer (Daniel) of Hanau, Germany and Shirlee Barnetta Jackson-Wingate of Santa Monica, Ca.; sons, Wayne Jackson of St. Paul, Mn. and Luke Jackson Jr. of Chattanooga; sisters, Mary J Guyton of Bainbridge, GA and Darnella Davis of Largo, Fl.; brothers, William and Major Jackson of Philidelphia, Pa.; brothers-in-law, Joe Green (Dorothy), Arnold and Harold Mathis Green of Chattanooga; sister-in-law, Eunice Jackson of Berkley, Ca.; grandchildren, Marc Jackson of New York, NY, Triess Jackson of St. Paul, Mn., Jackson Fraser Wingate and Ava Sofia Wingate of Santa Monica, Ca., and Annabelle Elizabeth Schaeffer of Hanau, Germany; along with several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.
Funeral services will be held at noon on Friday, Jan. 22, in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Paul A. McDaniel officiating. Interment will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 21, at John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Avenue, 622-9995.