Mike Jackson's Obituary
Mike M. Jackson, Sr., was born on July 3, 1932, in Brawley, California. He passed away peacefully at age 90 in his home surrounded by his family on February 23, 2023, in San Diego, California. Mike was a loving man with a kind heart who is survived by three children Mike M. Jackson, Jr., Diana Pravlis and Penny Roe. He was a proud grandfather to Sean Coker, Tiffany Coker, Emily Kisner, Alecos Pravlis and Daryl Jackson-Gold and great-grandfather to Logan Coker, MacKenzie Coker, Ella Kisner, Sage Gold and Violet Gold. He is further survived by his sister, Wanda Connoley, and brother, Patrick Jackson. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Mary Alice Jackson, and his daughter, Linda Coker.
Mike was at his happiest surrounded by family and soulmate, Mary Alice Jackson. He was known for his ability to light up a room with his great sense of humor and kind-hearted nature. You could always find him in his favorite chair with a book or crossword puzzle in hand or at the table playing cards and dominos. He shared a passion for history and language with those closest to him.
Mike grew up in Imperial Valley, California on a dairy farm, where he milked cows before and after school. Mike enjoyed raising pigs and would often enter them in the local County Fairs. He was known as the “hog man,” which was a very proud title for this young farmer. Around that time, he fell in love with Mary Alice. They married in 1953 and were blessed with four wonderful children. The happy couple moved to San Diego where Mike had a successful 34-year career with Caltrans.
In Mike’s lifetime he was loved and appreciated by those lucky enough to have crossed his path. He touched so many lives with his friendly demeanor and big, kind heart. He will always be remembered for his charisma, wit, wisdom and contagious laughter. Forever known as everyone’s “favorite Uncle Mike/Mickey,” Mike always left you smiling.
A viewing will be held from 6:30PM to 9:30PM on Friday, March 31, 2023, at Clairemont Mortuary. Family and friends are invited to celebrate his life at 11am on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Clairemont Mortuary followed by a graveside service at 12:45pm at Greenwood Memorial Park.
Clairemont Mortuary
4266 Mt Abernathy Ave
San Diego, CA 92117
Greenwood Memorial Park
4300 Imperial Ave.
San Diego, CA 92113
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