# Narrative Summary of the Obituary Fred Cobb Jackson, born 28 Mar 1928 in Gates County, died 3 Nov 1985 in Norfolk, Virginia. He was 57 years old and was survived by his wife and siblings. He was a prominent figure in agriculture and community service. # Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A funeral service for Fred Cobb Jackson was conducted on 5 Nov 1985. Burial took place at Holly Lawn Cemetery in Suffolk, Virginia. # Transcript of the Edited Obituary **Fred Cobb Jackson** **Birth:** 28 March 1928 **Death:** 3 November 1985 ------------------------------------- Fred C. Jackson MOYOCK, N.C. - Fred Cobb Jackson, 57, of Route 2, Box 108, died Sunday 3 November 1985 in a Norfolk hospital. He was born in Gates County and was owner and president of Princess Anne Farm Equipment Corp. in Chesapeake. He was a graduate of Elon College and an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of Bethlehem Christian Church, Suffolk, and the Chesapeake and Virginia Beach chambers of commerce, and had been named Man of the Year in Agriculture in Virginia Beach for 1972. He was a past president of the Virginia State Farm Dealers Association and a member of the board of the Bank of Currituck. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mildred Nelms Jackson; two sisters, Mrs. Ann J. Farless of Portsmouth and Mrs. Delores J. Duplissey of Suffolk; and two brothers, Thomas E. Jackson Jr. of Portsmouth and G. Phil Jackson of Suffolk. A funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. today 5 November 1985 in Bethlehem Christian Church by the Rev. Merle Correll and the Rev. Ray Wittman. Burial will be in Holly Lawn Cemetery. Sidney F. Harrell Funeral Home is in charge. Newport News, Virginia Daily Press 5 November 1985 Page 14 Obituary for Fred Cobb Jackson ------------------------------------- [Birth: 28 March 1928 - Gates County North Carolina, USA] [Death: 3 November 1985 - Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia, USA] # Vital Statistics Summary | **Name** | Fred Cobb Jackson | |------------|--------------------------------------------------| | **Age** | 57 years | | **Birth** | 28 March 1928; Gates County, North Carolina, USA | | **Death** | 3 November 1985; Norfolk, Virginia, USA | # Table of Relationships | **Name** | **Relationship** | **Place of Residence** | |--------------------------------|-------------------------------|------------------------| | Fred Cobb Jackson | Decedent | Moyock, N.C. | | Mrs. Mildred Nelms Jackson | Wife | Moyock, N.C. | | Mrs. Ann J. Farless | Sister | Portsmouth, Virginia | | Mrs. Delores J. Duplissey | Sister | Suffolk, Virginia | | Thomas E. Jackson Jr. | Brother | Portsmouth, Virginia | | G. Phil Jackson | Brother | Suffolk, Virginia | # Publication Details | **Detail** | **Information** | |------------------------------|-----------------| | **Publication Date** | 5 November 1985 | | **Published In** | Daily Press | ** Narrative Summary of the Obituary** Fred Cobb Jackson, born 28 March 1928 in Gates County, North Carolina, died 3 November 1985 in Norfolk, Virginia. He was 57 years old and was the owner of Princess Anne Farm Equipment Corp. ** Narrative Summary of Funeral Services** A funeral was conducted on 5 November 1985 at Bethlehem Christian Church. Burial took place in Holly Lawn Cemetery, Suffolk, Virginia. --- **Transcript of the Edited Obituary** Frederick Cobb (Fred) Jackson Birth: 28 March 1928 Death: 3 November 1985 ------------------------------------- Fred C. Jackson Moyock, N.C. - Fred Cobb Jackson, 57, of Route 2, Box 108, died Sunday in a Norfolk hospital. He was born in Gates County and was owner and president of Princess Anne Farm Equipment Corp. in Chesapeake. He was a graduate of Elon College and an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of Bethlehem Christian Church, Suffolk, and the Chesapeake and Virginia Beach Chambers of Commerce, and had been named Man of the Year in Agriculture in Virginia Beach for 1972. He was a past president of the Virginia State Farm Dealers Association and a member of the board of the Bank of Currituck. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mildred Nelms Jackson; two sisters, Mrs. Ann J. Farless of Portsmouth and Mrs. Delores J. Duplissey of Suffolk; and two brothers, Thomas E. Jackson Jr. of Portsmouth and G. Phil Jackson of Suffolk. A funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. today in Bethlehem Christian Church by the Rev. Merle Correll and the Rev. Ray Wittman. Burial will be in Holly Lawn Cemetery. Sidney F. Harrell Funeral Home is in charge. Newport News, Virginia Daily Press 5 November 1985 Page 14 Obituary for Fred Cobb Jackson ------------------------------------- [Birth: 28 March 1928 - Gates County, North Carolina, USA] [Death: 3 November 1985 - Norfolk, Virginia, USA] --- ** Vital Statistics Summary** | **Name** | Fred Cobb Jackson | |------------|--------------------------------------------------| | **Age** | 57 years | | **Birth** | 28 March 1928; Gates County, North Carolina, USA | | **Death** | 3 November 1985; Norfolk, Virginia, USA | --- ** Table of Relationships** | **Name** | **Relationship** | **Place of Residence** | |--------------------------------|------------------------------|------------------------| | Fred Cobb Jackson | Decedent | Moyock, N.C. | | Mrs. Mildred Nelms Jackson | Wife | Moyock, N.C. | | Mrs. Ann J. Farless | Sister | Portsmouth, Virginia | | Mrs. Delores J. Duplissey | Sister | Suffolk, Virginia | | Thomas E. Jackson Jr. | Brother | Portsmouth, Virginia | | G. Phil Jackson | Brother | Suffolk, Virginia | --- ** Publication Details** | **Detail** | **Information** | |---------------------------|-----------------| | **Publication Date** | 5 November 1985 | | **Published In** | Daily Press | | **Page Number** | Page 14 | --- ** Other Relevant Information** Fred Cobb Jackson was an Army veteran who served during the Korean War and was involved in local commerce through his role as president of Princess Anne Farm Equipment Corp. He contributed to his community through various memberships and recognitions throughout his life.