Milton Jackson's Obituary
Milton Jackson, 63, of Kansas City, Mo., formerly of Boonville passed into eternity on Saturday, November 27, 2010 at KU Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday, December 4, 2010 at ST. Matthew A.M.E. , burial will be in Boonville Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10-1 pm Saturday at the church.
Milton Wayne Jackson, (Jack) was born June 14, 1947 to Virgil Jackson and Millie Quint Jackson in Boonville, MO. Milton joined the heavenly army on November 27, 2010. Milton was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers; recently deceased grandson, Michael D. Givens.
Milton received his general education in Boonville, Mo. The U.S. Dept of the Army drafted Milton, and he served a two yr. Tour of Duty in Vietnam from 1966-1968. He was a highly decorated soldier with many honors. They are: The National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/2 bronze stars, The Vietnam Campaign Medal w/1 over star bar, Expert in (Rifle M-14) and Good Conduct Medal (1st Award).
Milton returned to Boonville, MO after proudly serving our country and obtained employment with the Huber Fiberboard Co. for a number of years. In 1976, Milton graduated from K.C. Diesel Truck Driving School. In 1977, he obtained employment at Yellow Freight System Inc. as a dock laborer, and relocated to Kansas City, MO. He received his CDL for City & OTR driving and enjoyed driving “18 wheelers.” He retired after thirty plus years from YRC formerly Yellow Freight Systems Inc.
He united in holy matrimony in August 1972 with Yvonne (Peachie) Jackson at St. Matthews’ Church, where he gave his life to Christ at a very early age and joined the Gospel Choir. Milton leaves to cherish his precious memories, his wife of 38 years, Yvonne (Peachie) Jackson, One brother, Herschel Jackson of Raytown, MO, one daughter, Bridgette R. Givens, two sons, Brooke D. Givens, and Bruce D. Jackson (Patricia) of the Greater Metropolitan Kansas City, Mo area. He leaves five grandsons: Colby D. Givens, Anthony L. Baker, Brandis C. Givens, Brayline D. Baker Sr., and Jordan T. Givens; three granddaughters: Delaney C. Jackson, Sydney L. Jackson, and Jazzlyn B. Givens; One great-grandson: Brayline D. Baker Jr., he also leaves a host of nieces , nephews, cousins and friends.
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