Robert Everett Jackson, 65, of Currie passed peacefully on Friday, August 1, 2014 at his home.

He was born May 26, 1949 in Beaufort, NC, the son of the late Gilbert Horman Jackson, Jr. and Sheila Dey Pake Jackson.

Robert is survived by his devoted wife of 42 years, MaryAnne Willis Jackson; daughter, Jennifer Anne Musser (Mickey); brother, Gilbert H. "Rolly" Jackson III (Judith); sisters, Dorothy Lemaster and Iris Penny (Jimmy); several nieces and nephews; and numerous friends including Sarah Taylor.

Robert was a man of Christian faith and member of United Faith Fellowship Church. He served his country honorably in the US Army for ten years finishing with the rank of Sergeant. His passion in life was carpentry work in which he was proficient. Robert was a unique man with a winning personality, always looking on the bright side of life. Cherished memories of Robert are treasured.

Memorial service will be 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 3, 2014 at United Faith Fellowship Church, 211 S. First Street in Atkinson with the Reverend Don Yerby officiating. The family will receive friends at the church following the service and at other times at the Jackson home in Currie.

In lieu of flowers the family would like you to consider a memorial gift given to Pender County Humane Society, PO Box 626, Burgaw, NC 28425.

Condolences may be sent to the family by selecting "Memory Wall" above.

Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.
Memorial service will be 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 3, 2014 at United Faith Fellowship Church, 211 S. First Street in Atkinson with the Reverend Don Yerby officiating. The family will receive friends at the church following the service.