Richard Cecil Jackson, "Dickie", age 82, a lifelong resident of Lynn, passed away Wednesday June 21st, 2017 following a brief illness. Richard was the son of the late George and Helen Pitts Jackson. He was the husband of Annie Williams Jackson with whom he shared 56 years of marriage.
Richard attended Lynn Public Schools, graduated from Lynn English High School and after serving his country, he graduated from Salem State College. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. Richard worked as a computer operator at General Electric for more than 25yrs. He was the brother of the late Rose Jackson Anderson, Gilbert Jackson, George "Buddy" Jackson, Murray Jackson and Delores "Dolly" Jackson. He is survived by his brother Ronald Jackson of Atlanta and his two daughters, Shirley Jackson Compaore and Marilyn Jackson Raymond. He leaves 7 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, his sisters in law, Mary Jackson and Claire Jackson and a host of Nieces and Nephews.
Visitation will be held Wednesday in Goodrich Funeral Home 128 Washington St. Lynn 6:00 – 9:00 pm. His funeral service will be held in Zion Baptist Church, 4 Adams Street extension, Lynn on Thursday at 11 a.m. with visitation one hour prior, also in the church.