Wilton Jackson Jr Obituary (1962 - 2023)

In Galveston, Texas, on December 21, 1962, marked the birth of a wonderful son. He would grow into a remarkable man who would influence two generations and all those he came into contact with. Wilton Jackson, Jr. was born to Wilton, Sr. and Juanita Jackson. He was raised in a Christian home, his early spiritual journey was nourished, and he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Saviour at Greater Barbour's Chapel Baptist Church where he was baptized by the late Pastor H. R. Ratcliff. Wilton was educated in the La Marque Independent School District. He was a proud graduate of La Marque High School Class of 1982. Wilton was fondly called "Jr., Skilbo, and Bo" by both family and friends. Wilton completed collegiate hours at The College of the Mainland and completed training that enabled him to work as a well-respected phlebotomist. He worked many years at Mainland Medical Center and later at Quest Diagnostics. Wilton loved family gatherings, attending musical concerts of all genres, traveling, and participating in various activities at his church, Bethel's Family. He also served as the family DJ and could be found providing music and entertainment at family reunions, birthday and anniversary celebrations, backyard cookouts, and even impromptu meet-ups at the homes of various family. Wilton was an ordained deacon at his church, The Church at Bethel's Family, and he enjoyed participating in church events and singing in the Mighty Men of Bethel's Choir. A former athlete of baseball, football, and track and field, he enjoyed attending sporting events and watching them on television. Wilton was small in stature, but large in love. His zeal for life, and personality will always be remembered. He will most certainly be missed by family and friends alike. Wilton loved life and lived life vibrantly. We will rehearse every story told and cherish every memory made. Wilton departed this life on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. Wilton was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Kiara Jackson; paternal grandparents, John and Mary Jackson, and maternal grandparents, Leonard and Vernice Gantt and Clara and Collier Bedford; and other aunts, uncles and cousins. Wilton leaves to cherish his memory a daughter, Mercedes Thigpen; parents, Wilton, Sr. and Juanita Jackson; grandchildren, Kamri Mays and Devane Salters, Jr. (DJ); sisters, Anita Jackson, Wendolyn Cannon (Charles), Turonda Jackson, Mylana Jackson, and Pam Nelson; niece and nephew, LaShonda Jackson and Javian Jackson; great nieces and nephews, Jordan Jackson-Spry, Journee Fury, Koi Jackson, Kynleigh Jackson, Londyn Jackson, Torre Mack, and Kiana Kay; God-children, Katelynn Reed, Dominique James, Damien Cleveland, and Devron Cleveland; aunts, Clarece Long, Mary McGlory, Valleda Crump, Shirley Higgins (Robert); and a host of cousins and special friends. There will be a public visitation held Friday, September 1, 2023, from 5:00 - 8:00 P.M. at Greater Barbour's Chapel Baptist Church, 7420 FM 1765, Texas City, TX 77591. The Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, September 2, 2023, at 1:00 P.M. at The Church at Bethel's Family, 12660 Sandpiper Drive, Houston, TX 77035. Visitation will be prior to the service from 12:00-1:00 P.M. Burial will follow at Forest Park East in Webster, Texas