Robert L. “Bobby” Jackson

Mr. Robert L. “Bobby” Jackson, 47, of Galesburg died at 4:52 am Monday, April 27, 2015 in Galesburg Cottage Hospital.

He was born September 9, 1967 in Galesburg the son of Robert and Emma Gene Spinks Jackson. He married Elizabeth Brand in Galesburg on December 19, 1998.

Robert is survived by his “Pops”, James Blackwell of Galesburg; his children, Brandy Jackson and Robert Jackson, Jr. both of Galesburg, Robert Nathan Jackson of Burlington, Iowa, Shay Dragoo, O’Brion Allen, Treanna Allen, Cierra Brahmstedt, and Joe Williams all of Galesburg; three brothers, Rory Jackson (and Debbi), Robert (and Michelle) Sargent of Wataga, and Anthony (and Helen) Sargent of St. Paul, Minnesota; three sisters, Robyn Broadfield and Renita (and Mearon) Diggins, both of Galesburg and Laura (and Jaswick) Dyett of Grimes, Iowa; seven grandchildren, Martell Woods, Peyton Jackson, Makaylie McClaren, Hahlay, Deamiyn and Dearion Elston and Jackson Smith, several nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and his brother-in-law, Chuck Thompson. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Madilyn Jackson.

Bobby worked at Beisser Lumber in West Des Moines, Iowa for several years. He graduated from Galesburg High School in 1985. It was that year Bobby was drafted out of high school to play minor league baseball for the San Francisco Giants. He was later picked to play for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Bobby was inducted in the Galesburg High School Hall of Fame in 2011.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 11:00 am Saturday, May 9, 2015 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Rev. Jerry Cato and Rev. Jon Sibley will officiate. Visitation will be 9:00-11:00 am Saturday at the chapel. Memorials may be made to Hinchliff-Pearson West Funeral Home to assist the family with funeral expenses. Cremation to be accorded following services. Online condolences may be made at www.h.p.w.com.