Mr. William Ray Jackson, son of Edith Jackson and Marvin Reid was born on May 30, 1951. He passed away on June 27, 2010.
"KookooBoo" as he was known by family and friends attended the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Public Schools and the Baltimore City Schools.
He worked for E.G. Forrest Company for over 20 years and was a resident of Verdun Street for the past two years where he will be missed by his neighbors. He enjoyed tickering around the yard and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
He leaves to cherish his memories his maternal aunt, Lillian Chandler of Baltimore, MD; a son, Reginald Willis of Pittsburgh, PA; several grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three brothers, Reginald Jackson, Joseph Malet, and Yancey (Velma) Gregory all of Winston-Salem, NC; sister, Joy (Jerry) McLean of Winston-Salem, NC; several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 4pm Saturday, July 3, 2010 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel.