Thaddus Donell Jackson, a native of Birmingham, Alabama, departed this life peacefully at home on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Thaddus was born on November 8, 1962, to the late Ethel Lois Jackson and Arthur Murry.
Thaddus confessed his belief and commitment at an early age. He was educated in the Birmingham, Alabama, Public School System. While in high school, Thaddus met Bernice in JROTC in 1979. He played High School football. He graduated from G.W. Carver in 1981, then attended Birmingham Southern Jr, College. Thaddus later joined the United States Navy. Thaddus returned home to Birmingham to marry the love of his life, Bernice Jackson. He loved what he did in the Navy. He then made a career with BAE Systems Shipyard for 35 years. At BAE, Thaddus was known as a hard worker. He was also an avid Seattle Seahawk and Alabama Crimson “Roll Tide” fan.
Thaddus was preceded in death by his mother, Ethel Jackson; aunt, Willie Nell; uncle, Jake Young; mother-in-law, Levola Jackson; three brothers-in-law, Curtis Hall, William Bates, and Jimmy Smith; three sisters in-law, Kathy Hill, Cynthia Smith, and Thelma Hall.
He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving wife of 42 years, Bernice Jackson; one brother, Alandus (Cathy) Hillard of Frederick, Md; three nephews, Rias, Aris and Elias Hillard of Frederick, Md.; special nephews/son, Dessie Hall of Virginia Beach, VA; one sister in-law, Sheila Hall of Birmingham, AL; two brothers in-law, James Hall of Orange, NJ and Lawerence hill of Somerset, NJ; his godson, Gerard Downing of Frisco, TX; a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.
Thank you, Aunt Beverly Lee and Aunt Margaret (Ba Ba) White.
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Matt Davis says
May 12, 2025 at 12:45 pmTo the family of Thaddeus ( Big Jack ) Jackson….May God Bless You and Keep You thru this difficult time……
Craig Scott says
May 17, 2025 at 11:29 pmMy Friend My Lifelong Buddy. You will always be in my heart.
Edward Jesse Green (GreenGo) says
May 21, 2025 at 10:10 amYou will be missed by all. I have loved you like a brother from the time we met. We had big dreams and plans. I am glad to say most of the have been meet. Life is short. We thought we would live forever. God had other plans for you. Shipmate a new chapter starts for you now. Rest in peace.
Deborah McClendon says
May 23, 2025 at 11:34 amLove you Brother, Rest in Heavenly peace.
Your adopted Sister
Deborah of Palmetto, Florida
Cecil odoms says
May 19, 2025 at 8:39 pmMy brother, my friend forever. You will be missed, but never forgotten.
LIONEL EASON says
May 20, 2025 at 7:24 pmFirst and foremost condolences to the family of Mr. Jackson. Great guy with a wonderful demeanor. Rip my friend….
Darren A Jefferson Sr says
May 21, 2025 at 11:05 pmCondolences 🙏🏿 to the Jackson family…PEACE AND BLESSINGS!
Big jack …R.I.P.
Miss. Renae Dumpson says
May 22, 2025 at 4:37 pmI am so sorry for the loss of your loved one may you always cherish everything that he has been through and be strong cuz that’s what he would have wanted they’re having their father as I pray to those that knew him don’t shed any tears he was so survival let him finish out everything he has been through the pain is suffering he’s a very good person so all those are so very sad listen he is in no more pain love Mr Jackson for the person that he was