Four Oaks, NC: Mr. Rufus "Pete" Jackson, age 84, of 829 Old School Rd died Thursday, December 18, 2014, at Liberty Commons Rehabilitation and Nursing Home in Benson. Funeral Service will be held 2:00PM Sunday, December 21, 2014, at Oliver's Grove Baptist Church, Four Oaks. Officiating will be Revs. Steve Morris and Durwood Jackson. Burial will follow in church cemetery.
Mr. Jackson was born August 21, 1930 in Johnston County to the late John A. and Belle Barbour Jackson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Morgan Jackson, and several brothers and sisters. Mr. Jackson was a retired barber after 50 plus years in the Four Oaks community and was a member of Oliver's Grove Baptist Church. He was also a US Army veteran serving during the Korean Conflict.
Surviving include his children and spouse, Dannie and Cathy Jackson of Four Oaks and David Jackson of Greensboro; Two Granddaughters, Chelsea Jackson and Carly Jackson, both of Four Oaks; Three Great-Grandchildren, Aiden Dudley, Liam Dudley, Austin Allen; and Numerous Nieces and Nephews.
Family will receive friends at Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Four Oaks 6:00PM-8:00PM Saturday and other times at the home.
Flowers are welcomed; however, memorials may be made to Liberty Home Care and Hospice, 105 Hunt Valley Drive, Dunn, NC 28334.