Michael Dean Jackson, age 54 of 639 J.C. Dellinger Road, entered into His Glory on February 14, 2008 at his residence,
He was born on March 29, 1953 in Gaston Co. a son of Harold Dean and Mary Sellers Jackson of Kings Mountain. He was President of Jackson Automotive Engineering Inc. (DBA-JAE Racing Engines Established 1974). Mike graduated from Gaston College, was a Deacon of Shady Grove Baptist Church and a longtime NASCAR Member and NASCAR RACING ENGINE BUILDER FOR ALL SERIES.
In addition to his parents he is survived by is wife Veda Dellinger Jackson of the home, one son Camden Jackson of Cherryville , two brothers, Douglas Jackson and wife Sheree and Charles Jackson and wife Ellen all of Cherryville. Nephews, Seth Jackson and Wesley Jackson.
Memorial and Celebration of Life Services will be held at the CHERRYVILLE COUNTRY CLUB, 215 Club Drive, Cherryville, N. C. on February 18, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. Visitation will be immediately following the services.
Mike's wishes were for his body to be donated to Duke University Anatomical Gift Program.
The family is at home and request that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: "Mike's Wish" Brain Tumor Assistance Fund C/O Peoples Bank P.O. Box 134 Lincolnton, NC 28093 Attention, Nikki Crafton.
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Carpenter's Funeral Home -- 1100 East Main Street -- P. O. Box 607-- Cherryville, NC 28021 -- (704) 435-6711
