WILMINGTON — James E. “Jimmy” Jackson, 80, passed away Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019. He was born Nov. 11, 1938, in Sampson County to the late Mary Jackson Smith and Eddie Jackson.
Jimmy enjoyed fishing and boatbuilding and worked as a NASCAR crew member. He proudly served in the U.S. Coast Guard. He loved the sea.
He is survived by his sister, Peggy Johnson; nephews, David and Wayne Johnson; and niece, Allison Jay.
The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2 p.m., Saturday, March 2, at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, 3915 Oleander Drive, Wilmington. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Entombment will follow in Oleander Memorial Gardens, 306 Bradley Drive, Wilmington.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans.
Share online condolences with the family at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral & Cremation Service.
