Curtis Lee Jackson Sr. Obituary (1948 - 2018)

Curtis Lee Jackson, Sr , 70, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at Mainland Medical Center. He was the husband of Mary Martin Jackson. They shared 50 years of marriage together. He was born in Marked Tree, AR, he was the son of Leslie Jackson, Sr and Georgia Mae Jackson. He graduated from Central High School in Galveston, Texas. He was retired from ILA Local 20 and worked as a longshoreman. He served in the United States Marine Corps. He enjoyed watching football (Dallas Cowboys) and baseball ( Houston Astros), playing the lotto, and spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be remembered for his hard work, love for family and friends, watching movies, big heart and so many great memories. He is survived by his wife, Mary Martin Jackson of Texas City, Texas. Children: Thomas Lee and Michelle Jackson of Compton, California, Izetta Jackson of Texas City, Texas, Curtis Lee Jackson, Jr of Texas City, Texas and Georgia Mae Lennear of Modesto, California. Sisters Norma Jean Jackson Jones and Mary Jackson Dennis of Memphis, TN. Grandchildren Nakiea Jackson, Jenea Jackson, Ralph Bell, Dalvin Jackson, Kasandra Lennear and Leland Lennear, Jr. , 13 great grandkids and a host of nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by Georgia Mae Jackson(mom), Leslie Jackson Sr.(dad) Brothers Noble Lee Jackson and Leslie Jackson, Jr. Sisters Vera Jackson Blakely, Loretta Jackson Scott and Burdia Mae Jackson McPherson. Grandson: Malcolm Jamal Jackson The funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at Carnes Funeral Home 3100 Gulf Freeway Texas City, Texas with interment at Houston National Cemetery on Monday, December 24, 2018 at 2:15. The visitation will be held from 10 am to the time of the service. The service will be at 11 am.