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Mr. Harry Brian "BoJack" Jackson
Born: 4/28/1953
Died: 11/13/2020
Age: 67
Community: Grand Blanc, MI
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JACKSON, Mr. Harry Brian “BoJack” Age 67 was born to David and Carrie Jackson on April 28, 1953 in Flint, MI. Harry Attended Stewart Elementary, Whittier Middle School, and Southwestern High School where he pinned the nickname "BoJack". After graduation Harry accepted a scholarship to play basketball for Mott Community College where Earned All American Honors and a Scholarship to complete his Education and Basketball Career at Central State University a HBCU in Wliberforce, Ohio. After receiving his Bachelor in Business Science. Harry tried out for the Philadelphia 76s of the NBA where in his words "I was taking em to the river and washing em down!, but they told me to come back the next year! So I said forget it! And came home"
Harry then met his Lovely wife Dorothy Cornelius and soon got married in 1983. Producing 4 children Twins Girls Adriane and Ashley, Andrea, and Aaron. Harry was a Flint Community School Liaison and Basketball Coach from 1979-99 at Flint Southwestern (JV Boys & V Girls Basketball and Track), Flint Northwestern ( JV Boys Basketball), and Hamady (Freshman/ JV Boys Asst) with his Son Aaron 2013-16. Harry retired from the State of Michigan in 2000 after a knee injury would sideline him medically.
Harry was inducted into the Flint Afro American Hall of Fame in 2006 as well as served on the selection of inductee committee up until last year. Harry was also Selected to the selection committee of the Greater Flint Sports Hall of Fame in 2014 and served until 2019.
Harry was a Kindhearted, Mild Mannered, Encouraging Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Man! Always giving you that extra push with sayings like "At least try!", "It’s not how you start, it's how you finish!" And "Never Give Up!" Harry was truly an extraordinary man treating everyone the same and being very just in his decision making! Harry enjoy spending time with his family especially his lovely wife of 38 years Dorothy! He would often pop up to check on any of his children or grandchildren while coining everyone with a Special Nickname from (Bonét, Small Biggens, CaaJack, Nickelodeon Gutz, Bruh Skeez,Yung Quin, Jayla, Suga Dah, Mohican, Yes I Do, 50 Gut, New Dude, and BoLegs)
Harry leaves behind to Honor his memory: Wife Dorothy, Daughters Lisa Arrick, Adriane Jackson, Ashley (Glennon) Jones, Andrea (Ishmael) Jackson and son Aaron (Gislain) Jackson grandchildren Quinest and Jayla Johnson, Kaitlyn and Kayla Simpson, Gavan and Grant Jackson all of Flint, MI great grandchildren Christopher Anderson, Carter Young, Quinest Johnson Jr. and Kennedy Alexander Johnson. Brothers Kenneth (Pamela) Jackson, James Jackson all of Flint and a host of Friends and Family Near and Far!
Harry was preceded in Death by: Father David Jackson, Mother Carrie Jackson, Brothers: Donald, David, and Carl Jackson
Special thanks to: McLaren Hospital Staff, The Brothers and Sisters of Jehovah's Witnesses, Friends and Family Members, Quin Chapel AME
Visitation 1-6pm Friday, November 20, 2020 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint.
Zoom Memorial Service, Saturday November 21, 2020 at 1:30pm
Zoom ID 869-851-0552 Password 101020.
Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
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| Visitation 1-6pm Friday, November 20, 2020 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint. |
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