William David Jackson's Obituary
William David Jackson, resident of Covington, Louisiana, passed away April 16, 2020 at the age of 86. He was born on January 24, 1934 in Waveland, MS to the late William Bertrand Jackson and Adrienne Combe Jackson.
Dave was the beloved husband of Sylvia Carr Jackson for 60 years. He was the loving father of Tricia Jackson Gutierrez, Jeff Jackson, and Debbie Jackson Thomas and her husband, Abboud Thomas, as well as Matt Nasrawi. Dave was the devoted grandfather of Mona, Madeline, Mia, Charles, and Jack. He will be sorely missed by his fur baby, Ella.
Dave was preceded in death by his siblings, Donald Bertrand Jackson and Joan Jackson Bulloch.
Dave graduated from Tulane University in 1956 with a degree in civil engineering and worked all of his adult life as an engineer in the oil and gas industry. However, his best memories and stories are from his time in the Marine Corps serving overseas. He had a knack for making friends and brought love and laughter wherever he went, with his rosy cheeks and sparkling eyes. Dave was known by many names depending on when you knew him: David by his childhood friends, Dave by his Tulane friends, William by his Marine Corps friends, Uncle Dave by a host of nieces and nephews, and Grandy by his beloved grandchildren. Later in life, he loved keeping in touch on Facebook, meeting with friends in his lunch group, and smoking briskets for friends and neighbors.
The family would like to thank all that provided tireless and compassionate care at St. Tammany Parish Hospital during his stay.
Private Graveside services will be held at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home and Pinecrest Memorial Gardens, Covington, LA with a celebration of his life to be held at a later date. Please Share a Memory on the Tribute Wall at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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