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Russell Orris Jackson Jr.
Russell Orris Jackson Jr.
Cedar Rapids
Russell Orris Jackson Jr., 67, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 21, 2022.
Graveside services:
11 a.m. Saturday July 30, at Oak Hill Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, followed by a Celebration of Life and sharing of memories at the Van Vechten Park Pavilion until 5 p.m.
Survivors include his children, Brittney Jackson and Justin (Destiny) Peterson; six grandchildren; siblings, Kenneth (Andrea) Jackson and Kevin (Dawn) Jackson; many loving nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog, Chewy.
Russell was born on Jan. 7, 1955, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Russell and Evelyn (Walker) Jackson. He was a loving and devoted father raising two kids. Russell worked at Terex of Cedar Rapids for 22 years. He took his work seriously and always had kind words and a smile for everyone. Russell was a selfless and compassionate man. He loved NASCAR, Westerns and BBQ.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Lewis Davis, William Davis and Theodore Davis.
Please share you support and memories with Russell’s family on his Tribute Wall at www.stewartbaxter.com under obituaries.
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