Thomas "Wade" Jackson Sr.

Thomas Wade Jackson, Sr., 73, of Valdosta passed away at his home on August 29, 2015. He was born February 20, 1942 in Lowndes County to the late William Beavert and Mattie Clyde Peace Jackson. Known as Wade to most, he worked at Owens-Illinois, P.C.A., and Georgia Pacific Proprint where he retired after 32 years. He was a loving husband, father, granddaddy, and brother. His family was his world. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren; riding them on his tractor and four wheeler, taking them fishing and teaching them to grow a garden. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and farming. He was an honorary member of Rocky Ford Hunting Club. Mr. Jackson was a member of Redland Baptist Church. He loved the Lord and faithfully served Him. He taught Sunday school, led choir, served on various committees, was a deacon and served as chairman of deacons for several years. Wade Traveled life's pathway with Christ-like behavior, concern for others, love for his family, and devotion to his creator. God's word in 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 describes Wade's character and love for the Lord, his family and friends: Wade was patient. He was kind. Wade did not envy or boast. He was not proud. He was not rude. Wade was not self-seeking or easily angered. He kept no records of wrongs. He did not delight in evil, but rejoiced with the truth. Wade always protected, always trusted, always hoped, and always persevered. He never failed us.

Mr. Jackson is survived by his wife, soulmate, and love of his life, LaVerne Bennett Jackson of Valdosta; a son and daughter-in-love, Tommy and Renee Jackson; two daughters and sons-in-love, Ellen and Roger Sims, Stephanie and Robert Simmons, all of Valdosta; seven grandchildren, Joshua and Katlin Sims of Lilburn, GA, William and Victoria Sims of Buford, GA, Kayla and Blake McCurdy of Lake Park, GA, Keeli Jackson, Troy Simmons, Zach Simmons, Dalton Simmons, all of Valdosta; one great grandson, Ryder McCurdy of Lake Park, GA; a sister and brother-in-love, Bunny and Rannell Cotton; a brother and sister-in-love, Tim and Susan Jackson; Sisters-in-love, Carolyn Jackson, Helen Davis, Margie (Ernest) McDonald, Carolyn Manges, Louise Leonetti; Brothers-in-love, Norman (Robin) Bennett, Gilbert (Vicki) Brantley; several nieces and nephews and a large extended family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Faye Jackson Brantley and Emily Jackson Cannon; his brother, William Kenneth Jackson; three brothers-in-love, Troy Parker, Leslie Davis, and Huey Manges; his parents-in-love, Bethene and G.W. Bennett.

Services for Wade Jackson will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at Redland Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Redland Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at the Carson McLane Funeral Home. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Bethany Hospice. In Lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Redland Baptist Church building fund. Condolences to the family may be conveyed online at www.mclanecares.com. Carson McLane Funeral Home


Funeral Home:
Carson McLane Funeral Home
2215 North Patterson Street
Valdosta, GA
US 31602