Vada Valerian Mitchell Tack was like Family to me. He was a mentor to many of our children's children. Rest in Peace "Tack" Jackson. U asked me my name and if I was playing ball . To the family and friends of Coach Jackson, I have no words to express my feelings. Thanks Coach! He will be remembered by all who knew him as a legacy in his own right. Praying for you in your time of sorrow. You were more than a coach, teacher, principal. Tack graduated from Capital High School with the class of 1960. You showed a young man who probably was going in the wrong direction what it meant to be a Strong Black Man and I will be forever grateful. ROBERT WILLIAMS, JR. May he rest in peace. The roll is being called. Melvin & Carolyn Rushing & Family Now they all will be back together again in heaven rejoicing. We have all been blessed by God for the allowance of Mr. Elisha Jackson! Mr. Jackson taught me a number of skills of relating to my students which made me an even better teacher. GOD bless. I know my family and Istrouma family feel the loss of this great man.
May God be with you during this time of bereavement. Not knowing that Coach Leon McGraw was fighting for me as well. Vinson and Shennette Primas share our condolences to his family. Rest well, my friend!!! Coach was hard but you always knew he cared and he was fair, caring and always let you know that you were important. With deepest sympathy and prayers to the family.
Much love to all of you. Education.
He was recognized as the 2000-2001 Principal of the Year for the East Baton Rouge Parish School System.
Katina Thompson-Givens Beverly Powell-Felton You taught me so much. The battle is no longer yours...it belongs to the Lord!Coach Jackson will be missed. He was charged with restoring 'law and order' and implemented various programs that provided a structured, nurturing environment. Other names that Elisha uses includes Elisha A Jackson, Elisha Stepteaux and Elisha … Our daughter, Heather and we went to I.H.S.
Dorothy Thomas Hunter I worked with Mr. Jackson during his last administrative position.
The strength and example you were to me. At the end of the 2009 school year he gave all his teachers a book bag with their names engraved. Rest coach and you will forever be remembered!I keep ur program on my fireplace mantel to remember what u meant to me and what u meant to so many others david whitehead Peggy DeVaull-Hatch Frances DeVaull Stone Genealogy profile for Capt. Sending Prayers for your comfort, peace, and strength and Love to cover you from head to toe during this season in your lives. Because of him and others like him, I am the man I am today. 66739279, citing Harris Family Cemetery, Cave Spring, Roanoke County, Virginia, USA ; Maintained by … We also pray that Mr. Jackson be blessed with a WELL DESERVED rest in perfect peace. Linda Watson Hall We will love you and miss you always.
Mr. Jackson was one of the best principals I knew. You are cherished and will be missed. Namely: Kim Clement, Chuck Pierce, Rick Joyner, Bob Jones, Paul Keith Davis, Paul Cain, C. Peter Wagner and John Paul Jackson. He was a close friend to my late oldest sister (Hattie Richard) and late brother-in-law (Wilbert "Sandy" Richard. My husband is a great great grandson of Asa Elisha Ridley who is buried in Alabama. I looked up to him as a mentor and is one of the finest men I have ever been associated with. I have known "Tack" for most of my life. No memorial events are currently scheduled. Deirdre Vincent-Moore when it all started as a class there at Istrouma Sr. High and Technology Magnet School. Love from ATL Share to let others add their own memories and condolences C/o 91 Proud to be a graduate from Istrouma Senior High school under Coach Jackson leadership. )Tack and I worked together in the EBR School System. I remember Istrouma seemed on a downward spiral before you became principal. See map: Google Maps. I especially liked the way he allowed others to have a voice in the decision making process. Was it across the river from the generating plant? To Mrs. Jackson, Alicia, Vonda and all Jackson family members, please accept our sincerest condolences on the loss of a great husband, father, relative and friend during this time. So, today I as I sit lamenting as Jeremiah did in the days of old, I am remembering and giving thanks to God for all the sacrifices he made. These 8 are the most recognizable self-proclaimed 'prophets' today carousing amongst today's Evangelical TV airwaves and body of Christ who hold themselves up boldly as 'seers' and 'apostles' and 'prophets' . Sections titled From the Doctor, Professional Organizations and Publications were provided by the physician's office and were not verified by Texas Children's Hospital. Plant a tree to honor the memory of your loved one. Thanks Coach. Rest easy Coach, and prayers for all family and friends!Eric and Family: We your friends and classmates of McKinley Senior High 1981 are sending our love, prayers, and our sympathy. A viewing will be held at the church from 10:00 am until service at 11:00 am.