Leroy Joseph Jackson Jr. Obituary (1946 - 2022)

Our Father left this world on December 13, 2022, at the age of 76. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him and will always have a special place in our hearts. He attended St. Joseph grade school then continued his education at Cypress Grove High School, class of 65'. After high school he enlisted in the Air Force. He proudly served his country from 1964-1969. While stationed in Omaha, Nebraska where he met his future wife Sandra Bennett. From their union three daughters were born. LeRoyal worked at the VA hospital in Pittsburgh, PA and later he returned home to Louisiana where he worked as a substitute teacher at Romeville school. Additionally, he worked at the Freeport plant located in Convent, Louisiana. LeRoyal was predeceased by his parents, James Jackson and Victoria Jackson (Ferdinand); two sisters, Marion "Bird" and Brenda Jackson (Chube); amd four brothers, Lawrence "Cheyenne", Milton, Clifford, and Walton Jackson. His legacy lives on through his brothers, Claudell, Don Patrick, Nolan, and Andrew Jackson; three daughters, Jeanette Jackson, Zondra Jackson, and Ebony Jackson (Clemons); grandchildren, William Smith Jr., Tre Smith, London Williams, Christopher Clemons Jr., Alyssah Clemons, and Alexander Clemons; great-grandchildren, Ariyanah Smith and Aubrey Smith, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at St. Michael Catholic Church, 6484 LA-44, Convent, LA 70723 at 11am. Visitation will begin at 10am. Interment to follow at St. Michael Catholic Church Cemetery. Final care and professional services entrusted to Treasures of Life Funeral Services, 315 E. Airline Hwy., Gramercy, LA 70052. "When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a TREASURE!!"