Rodney Junius Jackson "Rip"

Rodney J. Jackson, affectionately known as “Rip”, of 29393 Lobbshop Road, Waverly, Virginia was called to Glory by our Heavenly Father on November 1, 2021, at Bon Secours - Southside Medical Center, Petersburg, Virginia, after a brief illness. Rodney was born on September 17, 1966 to the late Greene Jackson and Hazel Louise Cooper Jackson.

At an early age, Rodney was baptized at Wilborne Baptist Church, Waverly, Virginia. He was educated in the public school systems of Sussex County, Virginia and graduated from Sussex Central High School in the Class of 1984. While a student at Sussex Central High School he played on the football team and was also on the wrestling team.

Rodney worked for Brenco as a Yard Maintenance Worker. He also worked for Waste Management, where he held a supervisory position as a HE03 leadman. He was an equipment, crane and train locomotive operator. Rodney loved gatherings with family and friends. He loved music, fishing and hunting. Most of all he loved to DJ at weddings, cookouts and parties. His favorite football team was the Denver Broncos.

Rodney was preceded in death by his father, Greene Jackson; grandfather, Elmo Cooper; and sister, Vera Deneen Jackson. He was a loving son, father, brother, grandfather and uncle.

Rodney leaves to cherish his memories, children, Marquis Garrett (Krystle) of Petersburg, VA,                   ReaQuan Jackson of Atlanta Georgia, RaKera Jackson of Petersburg, VA, and Sharna’ White of Surry County; mother, Hazel Louise Jackson of Waverly, VA; supportive brother who was always there for him – even in his last hours, Steven Cooper (Joyce) of Waverly VA; sisters, Stephanie Moore (Samuel) of Waverly, VA, Eunice Person of Hopewell, VA, and Rachel Harris of Colonial Heights, VA; grandchildren, Trent Jackson, Romello Smith, Derrick Carter, Jr. and Nahla White; dedicated aunt, Jane Lundy; a loving and close friend, Julia Jackson; a special friend, Alfreda Wilkins; and a host of other aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Public viewing will be on Friday, November 5, 2021 from 12pm to 8 pm at the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment Petersburg, VA and on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at the church from 2pm until the hour of service.

Funeral service for Mr. Rodney J. Jackson will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 3:00pm at Empowerment Temple Ministries, 219 N. County Drive, Waverly, Va with Pastor Terrence L. Green, Sr, Officiating, and Eulogizing. Interment will follow in the Wilborne Baptist Church Cemetery, 7138 Newville Rd. Waverly, Va. Family and Friends are asked to assemble at the residence, 29393 Lobbshop Rd. Waverly, Va at 1:45pm on the day of the service.

Professional funeral services have been entrusted to the staff of the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 25824 Greensville Avenue, Petersburg, VA 23803; the Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., Funeral Director, (804) 732-5959 and (804) 834-3330. Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com

Masks are required at all visitations and services and attendance may be limited. Attendees are asked to adhere to social distancing guidelines.

Service may be viewed by Live Stream at /https://www.jldodsonandsons.com/LiveStream