Winfield W. 'Winnie' Jackson, 81
MILLSBORO - Winfield W. "Winnie" Jackson of Millsboro died Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007, in his home. He was 81.
Mr. Jackson was born March 24, 1926, in Millsboro, son of the late Isaac E. and Edna L. (Clark) Jackson.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific Theater.
Mr. Jackson was a truck driver for a moving company for many years.
He was loved by his family, and he loved his family dearly. He kept everybody in the family informed on how the rest of the family was doing. He will be fondly remembered by everyone for the memories of the way he cared for his mother. He loved Bible study and reading his Bible, he loved Leolga's meals, and his most recent favorite place to eat was the Country Kitchen, where he went every morning for breakfast when he was able.
Mr. Jackson was a member of Harmony United Methodist Church, Millsboro
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Emery E. Jackson, Oct. 27, 2007; and two sisters, Kathleen Wright in 1995 and Clarice Tomasso in 2006.
He is survived by two brothers, the Rev. Carl Jackson of Millsboro and Isaac Jackson of Dover; three sisters, Minerva Street of Mantua, N.J., Vera C. Morris of Lewes and Joan J. Martin of Washington, D.C.; many nieces and nephews; and every other special friend (which was everyone he ever met).
Services will be 11:30 a.m. Friday in Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, where friends may call one hour earlier. The Rev. Claudia Waters will officiate.
Burial will be in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Patriots Way, Millsboro.
Letters of condolence may be sent by visiting
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Watsonfh.com.