ELLABELL - Mr. Willie L. Jackson, 89, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2010, at Cedar Plantation in Metter. Mr. Jackson was born in Trenton, Tenn., and lived most of his life in Savannah. He retired as owner/operator of Jackson Electric Company. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jackson; two children, Loretta Lynn and Larry Jackson; and a great-grandson, Perry Kellam. Mr. Jackson served his country in the U.S. Army. Survivors include his children, T.L. (Patty) Jackson of Metter, Vivian (Randy) Kicklighter of Pembroke and Harry (Alice) Jackson of Ellabell; 14 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Funeral: 10 a.m. on Saturday in the chapel of the funeral home with burial to follow in Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church Cemetery in Fleming, with military honors. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, remembrances may be sent to Odyssey Healthcare, 810 Towne Park Drive, Suite 100, Rincon, GA 31326. Friends may sign the online register book at www.stricklandandsonsfuneralhome.com. Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes, West Chatham Chapel, 901 West Highway 80, Pooler, GA 31322; (912) 748-2444. Statesboro Herald, April 23, 2010 Sign the Legacy online guestbook at www.statesboroherald.com.