Wallace Jackson

September 22, 1933 - January 27, 2016

Wallace Reed Jackson, 83, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday January 27, 2016 at his residence in Sumter, SC. Born in Sumter County, he was a son of the late Wilson Jackson and Amanda Gramison Jackson. He was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. He worked on his family farm and later enlisted in the United States Army in 1956. Mr. Reed served his country and traveled extensively and was honorably discharged. After military service he moved to Rochester, New York where he resided for many years. He was employed in the Construction Industry. In August of 2015, he returned to his native home and resided with his sister, Susan Jackson. In his spare time he enjoyed cooking, yard work and spending time with his family. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his siblings of five sisters, Almeta Gayle, Edith Jackson, Hester J. Capers, Amanda J. Nelson and Elouise Helton; five brothers, Eugene Jackson, Wilson Jackson, Jr., Alexander Jackson, Alfair Jackson and Clint Jackson. He leaves to cherish precious memories, his beloved and devoted sister, Susan Jackson of the home; a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.