SFC Marvin Jackson

SFC Marvin Jackson was born October 3, 1956, to the late Mr. Sam and Claudia Mae Jackson in Elmore County, Alabama. Known to most as “Big Red", his presence was well known as a star fullback at Stanhope Elmore High School from his sophomore year until he graduated in 1975. It was there he broke multiple athletic records that still stand today. He excelled on the football field as well as the basketball court. He met his future wife, Dorthy Tyus, as a sophomore at Stanhope in 1972. They were united in Holy Matrimony on January 2, 1976. That same year he joined the United States Army to support his growing family. He fought for our country in Iraq, serving in Desert Shield/Storm, for 6 months in 1991. While in the military he still enjoyed sports participating in the Army flag football games as well as multiple basketball tournaments with his battalion. He also began lifting weights and started an intense workout program where he garnished the term “Body by Hard Work" that he was so proud of. After 21 years, he retired at the rank of Sargent First Class in 1996. He was a member of Jackson Chapel in Millbrook but later became a member of Lake Elam Missionary Baptist where he stayed an active member until his demise. On January 6, 2024, Marvin Jackson was called home to be with our Lord. He was preceded in death by his brothers Henry Lee Jackson, Franklin Jackson Sr., Thompson Jackson, Peter Brown Jackson, Nebertha Jackson, sister Hattie Lee Jackson Jones, son-in-law Rashad Martin, grandson Marlon Washington Jr and devoted friend Ricky Brown. He leaves behind his loving wife of 47 years, Dorthy Tyus Jackson, son Marvin Morise (Amber) Jackson, Tameka Jackson Martin, Sheryl Antwanette (Marlon) Washington, sister Minerva Jackson and brother Sammy (Joanne) Jackson and devoted niece Justine Jackson. Grandchildren Michaela (Niko) Ruiz-Monsanto, Morissa Jackson, Marcus (Deazja) Jackson, Iyana Martin, Aniyah Martin, Tiana Martin, Ashanti Washington, Amoni Washington, Marlon Washington III, Ariana Washington and Great- grandchildren Aunavey, Kennedy, Kilo devoted cousins Kerry Abrams, Mose Abrams and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Homegoing services will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. from Lake Elam Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Gary Jackson officiating. The interment will follow at Brookside Memorial Gardens with military honors. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 19, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour prior to the services at the church. Brookside Funeral Home, Crematorium & Memorial Gardens of Millbrook, AL directing.