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Jackson, Robert
Robert Jackson, 57, died July 21, 2013, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City.
Robert was born in Midnight, Miss., on Sept. 14, 1955.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Johnnie Mae Dixon; and sister, Penny Doss.
He is survived by his parents, Ella and Eugene Murphy; uncle, Peter Doss; sons, Robert Price and Aaron Jackson (Jenny); daughter, Brittanie Jackson; brothers, Willie Lee Jackson, Andrew Doss and Jason Murphy; sisters, Victoria Cortez, Annie Mae Murphy, Tiny Doss, Rosie Doss, Beverly Tripplet and Gena Murphy; and grandchildren, Cameron, Christopher and Eli Price, Tayori and Dorian Jackson. Robert also left a whole host of family members and friends.
He will be missed.
Published July 25, 2013 in The Gazette
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