Bruce Harvey Jackson: Loris

1928 – 2022

     Bruce Harvey Jackson of Loris passed away on Thursday, Oct. 27, while visiting his daughter and her family in Nashville, Tennessee. He was 94.

     Born April 30, 1928 in Green Sea, he was the son of the late Aubrey Brooks Jackson and the late Tressie Todd Jackson.

     Mr. Jackson was preceded in death by the love of his life, Edna Stroud Jackson, in 2009. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson were blessed to celebrate 54 years of marriage.

     Mr. Jackson served his country with courage, honor, and distinction in the United States Air Force. After the military, he cultivated his entrepreneurial spirit by starting, growing and then selling numerous successful businesses in the restaurant and beverage sector.

     Mr. Jackson was a lifelong member of Green Sea Baptist Church and will be dearly missed by fellow church members, family, and numerous friends. Mr. Jackson was an encouraging father and was adored by his four grandchildren.

     Mr. and Mrs. Jackson are survived by their only child, Angela Jackson Pope (Stan); four grandchildren, Caroline, Jackson, Corinne, and Emma Pope. Surviving siblings, Brooks Jackson (Patricia); and sister, Louise Martin and numerous nieces and nephews.

     Mr. Jackson was also preceded in death by five brothers, Earl Jackson, Frank Jackson (Jean), Jim Jackson (Arlene), Austin Jackson (Lois), Eugene Jackson (Susie) and three sisters, Ruby Lee Dorman (Elwood), Flora Mae Simmons (Fred) and Lois Summerford (Bill).

     Funeral services were planned for 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, at Green Sea Baptist Church with Rev. Mack Hutson officiating, committal services following at Green Sea Cemetery

     Visitation was planned for the hour preceding services at the church.

     A guest register is available here.