SR0019 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Charlie D. Jackson of Peoria, who passed away on December 2, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Charlie Jackson was born in Greenwood, Mississippi to James and Mary (Kent) Ashford on July 27, 1954; he married Julie Parker in Bartonville on April 17, 2004, and they were together for 16 years; and

WHEREAS, Charlie Jackson held various positions as a warehouse worker, with his last being at G&D Integrated; and

WHEREAS, Charlie Jackson was a true family man, and he was known for his jokes, having fun, and his love of playing with his grandchildren; he was an avid Chicago Bears Fan; he enjoyed bowling, playing basketball, and throwing darts; he will be deeply missed; and

WHEREAS, Charlie Jackson was preceded in death by his parents; his second wife, Rebecca Jackson; his granddaughter, Marjah Jackson; his brothers, Tyrone, Thomas, Jimmy, Blake, and Joe; and his sisters, Doris and Mamie; and

WHEREAS, Charlie Jackson is survived by his wife, Julie; his first wife, Teri Wright; his children, Michele (Jamie) Bensel, Robert Bush, James A. (Brandi) Jackson Sr., and Eddie (Jojo) Johnson Jr.; his grandchildren, James A. Jackson Jr., Tyrese Jackson, and Nicole Jackson; his great-grandson, James A. Jackson III; his brothers, Hank and James; and his sisters, Flora Green, Shirley Johnson, Pat Jackson, Patricia Campbell, Venesa Carter, and Tammy Kent; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Charlie D. Jackson and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Charlie Jackson as an expression of our deepest sympathy.