“For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister and to give his life a ransom for many” Mark 10:45 KJV
George C. “G. C” Jackson lived out his purpose in this life as the hands and feet of Jesus. His legacy was a blessing of help and hope to many and now he has found his rest.
G. C. was 82 years old, born in Lake Charles on Feb. 20, 1938 and lived his last 34 years in Reeves. He went to meet his Lord on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020. Anticipating his arrival with joyful hearts were his mother. Arizona Long Jackson and father. William Albert both pioneers of the Moss Bluff-Gillis area. Also there for the happy reunion were his siblings, Titus Andrew, Myrtis Ruth, and Stanford Jackson. And finally most precious to his sight was his nephew Marty, whom he loved and cherished all the days of his life.
Remaining to continue his work here on earth is Juanita Gilley Jackson, his wife of 34 years. She was his loyal partner and he loved her dearly. His only child, Missy Jackson Adams and “best son in law he could ever have”, Thomas is of Longville; grandchildren, Evan Alexandra Moncada and Devin of Wake Forest, N.C. Randi Layne Bullard and Brett of Houston, Texas and his favorite grandson, Jackson Thomas Adams of Longville. He also was a special PawPaw to his great-grandson, Ira Parks Moncada; and was bound to be to his newborn great granddaughter, Faye Harriet Moncada.
He had two bonus children, Keith Breaux (Bridget) and Sheila Gilley. His extra bonus grandchildren are Ashely Adams (John), Jennie Trueblood (Roger) Aaron Breaux (Tailor) and Marcee Breaux with many bonus greatgrandchildren.
George loved his brothers and sisters and was loved in return. His sisters remaining are Wilma Lee Hodges (Percy), Bobbye Schoneboom (Don) and brothers W. A. (Regina), Verdice (Alice), Carlton (Joy), and Larry Jackson (Lindsey). And a dear cousin that he truly adored like a brother, W. R. Long (Arline).
After attending school in Gillis, he had many work experiences. Using his convincing personality selling Sunbeam Bread and Seaport coffee were just a few before settling in to the oilfield industry and establishing Jackson Contract Pumping Service. He retired at 77 and really never slowed down.
He enjoyed raising vegetables, cows, satsumas and chickens, only to gift the fruits of his labor away to his friends and family. He liked to fish and tell tales about their size, but most of all, he liked to drink coffee and visit.
The family will receive friends at 1 p.m. Sunday Oct. 18, with the funeral service beginning at 2 p.m. at his favorite worshiping place, Indian Village United Pentecostal Church under the direction of Reverend Scott Benoit, Reverend Carlton Jackson, and Reverend Terry Bushnell.
Please respect the family’s wishes by practicing good Covid prevention during this time.
Arrangements are being handled by Riley Smith & Sons Funeral Home, 1810 W. Fourth St., DeQuincy.
(Paid Memorial)
