Oree JacksonJacksonOree Jackson was born on June 16, 1932 in Edwards, Mississippi to the late James Jackson and Pearlie Batey Jackson. He passed away October 11, 2017 after a brief struggle with colon cancer. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Mae Catherine Ward Jackson on April 24, 2014. Mr. Jackson was a twin; his twin brother Rree Jackson died of diphtheria when he was five years old. His other brothers also predeceased him - John Melvin Jackson and Donald Earl Jackson. He is survived by his only sister, Mary Ellen Jackson Young, Dayton, Ohio, "Aunt Mary" to all! Oree leaves behind his only son, Rickey Jerome Jackson (Cathy) of Orlando, FL; two beautiful granddaughters: Rebecca Marie Jackson and Juliana Mae Jackson of Orlando, FL; step-grandsons: Tony White (Chris) of Columbus, OH and Terry White (Robyn) of Atlanta, GA; great-grandsons: Donovan, Marcus and Davis White of Columbus, OH; Nico White of Atlanta, Ga.Oree's surviving extended family includes niece Donna Jean Jackson, daughter of his late brother, Donald, as well as nephew Frank Jackson (Valerie) and niece Sherri Nelson (Greg), who have provided comfort to their mother, "Aunt Mary", during this time of loss. Oree Jackson graduated from Lanier High School. He enrolled in the US Army in 1951 and was discharged in 1953. Soon after his discharge, Oree and Mae Catherine married on November 23, 1954 and moved to Dayton, Ohio. Oree worked for the United States Postal Service until his retirement as Postmaster in 1987. He was honored with several awards during his career reflecting his concerns for the elderly on his many routes. Oree was a faithful member of St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, Dayton, Ohio from 1954-1992. After they relocated to Jackson, Mississippi, he, along with his wife, united with St. Mark's Episcopal Church and remained faithful until death. You would always see the two together whether it was at church or at other functions. Mr. Jackson served as Warden for a time at St. Mark's, and also faithfully planted, mulched and weeded the beds around the church with flowering plants to brighten the grounds. Oree's life-long hobby was golf - an interest he picked up at the age of 8 when he would caddy at the Jackson Public Golf Course to earn his own allowance. The bookshelves of his family room held trophies that were conversation starters; he could describe each final game down to the last detail! He was able to play golf until just six months before his passing. Mr. Jackson treasured his membership in the 100 Black Men of Jackson, where he actively participated in community programs and fundraising. He served as a mentor for five young school boys over the years to help them gain the confidence to become successful in school and life. Oree departed this life peacefully at home, cared for by Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. Their compassionate and capable nurses, Elizabeth Banks, Margie Butler and Toya, saw to his every need. Oree's special life long friends included Lionel and Patty Johnson, Dayton, Ohio, with whom he and Mae Catherine shared many traveling adventures. Eddie Johnson, another long-time friend and neighbor in Jackson, was a blessing to him during his illness and provided support to his son Rick during his passing. Arrangements have been entrusted to Westhaven Memorial Funeral Home, 3580 Robinson Road, Jackson, MS 39209. (601) 922-3666. A wake will be held for friends of the family on Friday, October 27, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. The family will greet friends from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Mr. Jackson's funeral service will begin at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 903 Dr. Robert Smith, Sr. Parkway, Jackson, MS 39203. After interment at the Natchez Trace Park cemetery, family and friends are invited to St. Mark's Episcopal Church for a repast at 2:30 p.m.Donations in Oree's memory may be made to St. Mark's Episcopal Church or to the .