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Personal note from Eli and Caitie

The family would greatly appreciate it if you would share a memory, thought, or tribute to this page to help us celebrate and cherish the life of James Jackson . If you would like to speak at the gathering we would be happy to hear your kind words in person. We are planning to have a light lunch and music so please help us to get an accurate head count by RSVP'ing on this website by April 15. A block of rooms is being held at the Comfort Inn in Sylva for those traveling from out of town. If you have any additional questions, need directions, or information on hotel accommodations feel free to email us at CaitieBJackson@gmail.com, or send a text to 850-585-6610. We are looking forward to celebrating Jame's life in a circle of all of us who loved him.

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Obituary

James Russell Jackson, 71, of Cullowhee NC passed away on January 5 2022. After a long battle with Parkinson's disease amongst several other diagnoses he has moved on to his next journey in love and light. 

James was born August 10 1950 in Berlin Germany to the late Ellis Finch Jackson and Ilse Behm Jackson. He was a US Army veteran Military Police as well as a licensed EMT. Close friends referred to him as …

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Jeff & James competed together in collegiate canoe races back in the 80s. When Randi & Jeff first started dating, one o…

Jeff & James competed together in collegiate canoe races back in the 80s. When Randi & Jeff first s…

Jeff & James competed together in collegiate canoe races back in…

I knew James my entire life as he was my Godfather. He taught me how to kayak and raft during many summer months workin…

I knew James my entire life as he was my Godfather. He taught me how to kayak and raft during many …

I knew James my entire life as he was my Godfather. He taught me…

James was always a great motivator of big adventures. He was a generous man and helped supply our paddling needs and kn…
James was always a great motivator of big adventures. He was a generous man and helped supply our p…
James was always a great motivator of big adventures. He was a g…
Whenever I spent any time with James I felt that I was with a well grounded and truthful person and always walked away …
Whenever I spent any time with James I felt that I was with a well grounded and truthful person and…
Whenever I spent any time with James I felt that I was with a we…

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What were James's favorite performances to watch?
Tour de France
Tour de France
Tour de France
What were James's favorite drinks?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola

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Born

August 10th, 1950
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Passed away

January 5th, 2022
Cullowhee, NC

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Cause of death

Parkinson's disease

Method of disposition

Cremation

Appalachian Funeral Services
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