Obituary of Ernest L. Jackson

Ernest Jackson was born on January 1^st , 1936, departed this life peacefully on February 20th, 2023. He was born in Ocala, Florida to Fred Hampton-Jackson and Annie Mae McClain-Jackson. With a little help from his beloved Uncle Charlie McClain Sr., Ernest came to Lockport, NY in 1968. In 1977 Ernest would meet the Love of his Life, Ms. Charlie Mae Riley in Medina, NY. Ernest and Charlie Mae were happily in love for over 46 years.

Ernest worked for Newfane Lumber, Miller's Alloy and eventually Harrison's Radiators from which he retired after 28 years of service in 1996. He was a dedicated member of the Model T, and the UAW. He loved his family with every fiber in his being. He enjoyed traveling to Florida. Watching his grandsons play football. Trash talking the Buffalo Bills as he was a True Florida Gator. He had a Real Love for a good cocktail suited with a little sarcasm. He loved James Brown's music and just a good time with good people.

Ernest leaves to mourn his beloved Charlie Mae Riley, his daughters Evelyn (Ahmad) Greene (Niagara Falls, NY), Tangynita Jackson, Teresa Jackson - Smith and his son Norman Jackson (Lakeland, FL). His Grandchildren Deaira Jenkins and Jermaine Atkins (Niagara Falls, NY). His Bonus children, Laurie (Charlie) Morley (Lockport, NY), Peggy Fluellen, David (Tasha) Fluellen (Buffalo, NY), Tracy Fluellen (Niagara Falls, NY), Charlotte Spooner and Sandra Townsend of Lockport and his fur-baby Riley.  Preceding him in death is his Mother, Annie Mae McClain-Jackson, Father, Fred Hampton Jackson, Sisters: Lillian Mae Jackson, Lillie Mae (Peter) Thomas, Doretha (Peter) Jackson-Hughes, Betty Jean Jackson, Brother, Willie Lee (Annie Lee) Jackson, Bonus Son Ricky Fluellen, Sisters in Law Aldora Bloom and Edna Mae Bloom.  Twenty-Nine Grandchildren and a host of Great -Grandchildren. Special Cousins Benny Bryant, Jerry (Karen McClain, Russell (Rose) McClain, Bertha Boston, Betty Daniels and Charles McClain Jr.  Brother in Law Willie Frank (Juanita) Riley, Sister in Law Sally Mae Johnson. And a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Visitation will be Monday February 27^th 11-12 PM at Christ Community Church, 140 Genesee Street, Lockport, where services will immediately follow at 12 PM Noon.  Burial to follow immediately after the service in Boxwood Cemetery in Medina, NY.