[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 72 (Thursday, June 8, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1070]
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                   IN MEMORY OF REVEREND B.J. JACKSON

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                             HON. MIKE ROSS

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 8, 2006

  Mr. ROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of Reverend 
Brisco James ``B.J.'' Jackson of Crossett, Arkansas. Reverend Jackson 
dedicated his life to serving others through ministry. He passed on an 
enduring legacy with his strong leadership, vision, and concern for 
others. Reverend Jackson passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2006 at the 
age of 83.
  Rev. Jackson was born in Shelton, LA to James and Mittie Jackson and 
raised in Oak Ridge, LA, by his grandmother, Maggie Lewis. In 1943 he 
moved to Crossett, where he was employed by Crossett Lumber Co. 
Throughout his impressive career, Rev. Jackson joined New Bethel 
Missionary Baptist Church, where he served on the usher and deacon 
boards. He became a minister in 1949 and served as pastor at Ivory 
Chapel Baptist Church in Bastrop, LA, Mt. Zion Baptist Church in 
Monroe, LA, Rose Hill Baptist Church in Dermott, and Holly Springs 
Baptist Church in Pine Hill. In 1950, he became pastor of New Bethel 
and became full-time pastor in 1966.
  Rev. Jackson's commitment went far beyond his activities as pastor; 
he was passionate about giving back through other community service as 
well. In addition to serving as pastor of New Bethel, he was moderator 
of the Southeast District Baptist Association for 29 years, second vice 
president of the Regular Arkansas Baptist Association, and instructor 
of the ministers' seminar in the association for over 20 years. 
Reverend Jackson was also president of the Williams Daycare Center 
board of directors, a 32nd degree Mason, a member of Exodus Lodge 403 
of Crossett and Scottish Rites Angerona Lodge 78 in Pine Bluff, and a 
member of Eastern Star of Silver Star Lodge 306 in Crossett.
  A man of great character, he returned to high school at the age of 31 
and graduated from T. W. Daniel in 1959. He was also a graduate of 
United Theological Seminary in Monroe.
  While Rev. Jackson may no longer be with us, his spirit and legacy 
will live on forever in the lives he touched. My heartfelt condolences 
go out to his wife of 62 years, Sallie Lee Jackson; their daughters 
Hazel Hill, Betty Levy, Bobbie Hendrix and husband John; their son 
Charles Jackson and wife Mary; his sister Leola Coleman; his fifteen 
grandchildren; twenty-eight great-grandchildren, and three great-great-
grandchildren.

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