Mr. Henry D. William Jackson Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Henry D. William Jackson, Jr. (affectionately known as Junior) was born on September 28, 1947 to Henry D. William Jackson, Sr. and Bessie Mae Jackson. As a youth, he spent some time in Mississippi, Milwaukee, and Detroit. In 1982, Wichita State University Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences presented an award to him for services contributing to the development of their academic justice program. He obtained an Associate Degree in General Studies from Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor, MI in 1985 as well as an Associate of Arts Degree from the University of Wisconsin Centers in 1986. He received a certificate of completion for a Comparative Religion course on mythology and another for an 8 week theatrics course at the Andre Lee Ellis Company Incorporated. Linda Warren-Winters, a special friend of Henry and his family, met Henry at Laquita School of Barbering and Cosmetology 24 years ago. He had previously obtained his license out of state but was studying to meet WI guidelines while apprenticing at Ebony barbershop. They both later went on to work at Great Clips in Mequon and to date for several years before forever remaining great friends. Per Linda, "He was a great guy. He was very smart and knew how to make money. He wore many hats and knew how to interact with people". She fervently believes he would have made a great lawyer. Henry had several interests as well as an entrepreneurial spirit. He was very fluent in Spanish and used that skill to secure employment teaching at two choice schools in Milwaukee as well as at Milwaukee Area Technical College. He traveled to Italy, South America, and Puerto Rico (where he hoped to someday make his forever home). He enjoyed creative writing and was described as having a "flair for the dramatic", "a good imagination", "independent judgement", and "verbal fluency". He was an avid reader and loved to call in and voice his opinion on the radio. He aspired to write an autobiography of his life. For employment, he drove cabs and owned income producing properties. Per his childhood friend, MacArthur Kirksey, Henry loved to dress well and sold designer clothes, shoes, and accessories. He owned a restaurant as well as a cleaning service at one time as well. He collected antiques and classic cars. As youth, they had fun times riding horseback and drag-racing. Henry has one son, Octavian Sharp, with Jackie Ford. Octavian is married to Deirdre and together they have two lovely daughters: Nia-Grace and Kylan-Faith. Octavian's older daughter, Katavia, blessed Henry with three great-grandchildren as well: Javion Sharp, Jabari lrnani, & Cataloya Mitchner. Through his son, grand- daughters, and great-grandchildren, his legacy will live on. Before passing, Henry accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. His friends and family may rest assured that they will be reunited with him in heaven. During his final days in his fight against cancer, Henry instructed his caregivers (his sister Nora and niece Anita) to have him cremated and to forgo any formal home going services. They have honored and respected his wishes. Henry departed life on the morning of October 18, 2020. He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents DeEddie & LaNora Jackson, maternal grandparents Emmett & Bessie Brown, parents Henry and Bessie Mae Jackson, sisters Evangeline Jackson-Cox, Bessie Chanell Curtis, Wilma Jackson, brothers-in-law James Nash and Frankie Curtis, and nephew Alac Jackson. He is survived by his son, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and a host of brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, cousins, and their offspring. Forever in our hearts and memories: Rest in Peace Junior

Mr. Henry D. William Jackson Jr.

September 28, 1947 - October 18, 2020