Mr. Alfred Lee Jackson

Alfred Lee Jackson was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas to the union of Millard and Allie Jackson on August 20, 1945. He was the fifth of ten children. He accepted Christ at an early age. While living in Nashville he attended The True Way Church, however, he had not become a member. While living in Detroit he was a former member of Prayer Temple Baptist Church where he and his wife were once Marriage Ministry leaders. He was preceded in death by both parents, his brothers: William “Sonny” Jackson, James “Jim” Jackson, and his sister Linda Sue Jackson Robinson. Alfred was affectionately known as Beavus by family, friends, and all who knew him best. He was educated in the public school system and graduated from Lincoln High School in Ft. Smith, Arkansas in 1963. He later furthered his educational training at General Motors Institute where he earned his Journeyman’s Card in three skilled trades. Alfred was a Vietnam Veteran and served two years in the U.S. Army as a communications specialist. After an honorable discharge from the U. S. Army he moved to Detroit, MI. in 1966. He was employed with Chrysler Motors for 10 years. He was later employed with General Motors for 34 years where he worked as a skilled tradesman utilizing his skills as tinsmith at Fisher Body 21, and Detroit Diesel, experimental trim at Inland Fisher Guide, and design engineering at the General Motors Tech Center in Warren, Michigan. While employed with General Motors he was chosen to be part of a special design team where he was instrumental in designing the inaugural limousine for former President William “Bill” Clinton. He retired February, 2012 later relocating to Nashville, TN. Alfred was a very dedicated, loving and caring family man, provider, and hard worker. He worked two jobs to care for his family; instilling the need for education and work. He made sure his children were educated, three with multiple degrees. He was a great example of how a good husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend should walk and talk. He had a passion for nice cars, and traveling. His most memorable travel experience was a seventeen day tour of South Africa last February, which was a retirement gift to himself and 30th anniversary gift to his wife. He enjoyed playing Solitaire and was determined to figure out the strategy of the lottery and mega millions. His most cherished Christmas present was a stack of scratch off tickets wrapped in a bow, saying “This is the best christmas gift ever!” He was very pleasant and gentle; a man of few words but like E. F. Hutton, when he spoke, everyone listened. He was an advocate of hard work, dedication, and education. His home was always open to those in need; never expecting anything in return. For those that gave him money he saved it until they moved out and at that time he would return it to them to help with their journey. He leaves a legacy of hard work, determination, and drive that will never fade as long as the legacy continues to live in his light. Alfred Lee Jackson made his transition from labor to reward on Saturday, December 14, 2013 in Chattanooga, TN, while on a weekend vacation with family and friends.

Mr. Alfred Lee Jackson

August 20, 1945 - December 14, 2013