Jackson, William Henry

  • Tuesday, October 19, 2021
William Jackson
William Jackson

William Henry Jackson, 56, of Chattanooga, passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021, at his residence.

 

He was formerly employed by Chattanooga Tent Company.

 

He was preceded in death by his mother, Lillie Pearl Jackson; brothers, Willie Jackson, Jr. and Billy Tolbert; sister, Jackie Faye Jackson; and nephew, Larry Davenport.

 

Survivors include his sons, William Jackson, Antonio Jackson, both of Chattanooga, and Virgil Ashley of Knoxville, TN; daughters, Shameir Ashley of Killeen, TX and Shaneir Ashley of Chattanooga; 7 grandchildren; father, Willie Jackson, Sr.; brothers, Patrick (Dedora) Swanson, Steven (Zina) Jackson, Walter (Taunia) Jackson, and Wesley Jackson, all of Chattanooga; sisters, Anna Mae Tolbert of Atlanta, GA and Shirley Ann (Henry) Reynolds of Troy, AL; aunt, Leola Thomas of Pine Level, AL; a host of nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives and friends.

 

William will lie in state on Saturday, Oct. 23, at 9 a.m. at Taylor Funeral Home.

 

Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. in the chapel with Pastor Todd Lansden as the eulogist.

 

Burial will be in Highland Memorial Gardens.

 

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