Billy Bernard Jackson

Billy Bernard Jackson was born December 19, 1932 in Ruleville Mississippi to parents, Ann Idell and James Bernard Jackson. He died November 24, 2024 at 91 years of age from natural causes in Gulfport, Mississippi.

He was preceded in death by his parents as well as his daughter, Gisele Jackson Shaw (Scott Shaw) of Gulfport.

He is survived by Michelle Lafont Jackson, his wife of 70 years, as well as his daughter Francine Jackson Perry (Lee Perry) of Gulfport; his daughter Anick Sylvianne Jackson of Austin, Texas and his son David Bernard Jackson (Kecia Kirk Jackson) of Gulfport.

Not only was he the father of four, but at the time of his death he was the grandfather to six and the great-grandfather to six, with three more on the way this year. 

Billy was an avid outdoorsman throughout his life. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and daily walks.

 “Each day find your Purpose in being of service to others”

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes, 15th Street, Gulfport is honored to serve the family of Billy Bernard Jackson.