Eric Alphonso Jackson

Eric Alphonso Jackson, was affectionately called Eric, Uncle Eric, Daddy and Bigga, by family and friends. He was the 11th child of 13 children, born to the late Andrew and Isadora Jackson, on November 1, 1953, in Red Hills, St. Andrew, Jamaica, West Indies. Eric received his formal education at Red Hills All Age School. He worked as a casual worker in St. Andrew, Jamaica, before migrating to the USA. Eric’s Life: Eric came to the United States in 1979 as a farm worker in Florida where he picked oranges and cut sugar cane. Later he moved to Maryland and joined his two sisters Beryl and Lena who passed in 2010. He later gained employment as a floor tech at Great Oaks Center and Washington Hospital Center. He had jobs in between. Also, he worked as a mechanic with Paul’s Auto for many years. Again, he worked as a floor tech with United Medical Center. When it comes to hard work, Eric was the king for that. Most of us have one full-time job and a part-time job; well! Eric had two full-time jobs and a part-time job on the side. Also, if you have a handyman job to do, he will find time to do it for you. Eric worked very, very, hard to provide a life for himself and family. Eric’s Legacy: Eric and Catherine got married in April 2016. He attended The Upper Room Church in Milford with his wife, where the senior pastor is Elder Shirley Baker. He worked at Connection, Wesley College, and Food Lion as a floor tech, until his health failed him in 2020. Eric lived a full life. Peacefully, on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, Eric departed this life at his home. He leaves to cherish his memory, his beautiful wife, Deacon Catherine Jackson; children, Jermaine, Kelly, Kimberly, Eric Jr., Erica, Donval, Donrick and Joshua; two stepchildren, Leon (Amy) and Shronda; seven grandchildren, Ziporah, Jermaine Jr, Karelle, Tracee, Kendra, Breana and Alicia; five step grandchildren; Brandon, Ava, Bryson, Davont’e, and Dayonna; one great granddaughter, Katelin; one step great-granddaughter, Samria; brothers, Lambert, Philbert (Gertrude) & Andrew (Dawn); sisters, Kathleen, Mahalia, Beryl and Yvonne; brothers-in-law, Calvin, Bryant and Stanley (Mary); sisters-in-law, Maude, Sheila, Carla and Shirley; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunties, uncles, and friends.

Eric Alphonso Jackson

November 1, 1953 - April 27, 2021