Frederick Jackson, 1956-2020

Mr. Jackson, affectionately known as “Fred,” was born May 4, 1956, in Youngstown, a son of Emerson Cousin and Emma Jane Jackson. Upon the passing of his mom, when he was 4 years old, Fred was raised by his Aunt Mattie Pearl Fulton (his mom’s youngest sister) and Uncle Frank Fulton Jr., whom he knew as his parents.

Fred was a 1975 graduate of South High School. He received an associate’s degree in electronics engineering from ETI Technical Institute. He had been employed with the Matrix Company in Columbus as an electronics engineer before returning to Youngstown six months ago.

Fred enjoyed playing chess, cooking, fishing, dancing, electronics and handyman projects around the home. Fred was also a veteran, having served in the United States Marine Corps. While in Columbus, he attended New Birth Christian Ministries, where Bishop K.E. Moore is the pastor.

Fred leaves to cherish his beloved memories, parents Frank and Mattie Fulton of Youngstown; daughters, Julaine Jackson and Jermika Smith, whom he raised, of Youngstown; grandchildren Te’Asia Tarver of Columbus, Tyree Tarver, Allen Coffer and Aiden Booker, all of Youngstown; four sisters, Linda (Watson) Lewis of Detroit, Mich., Dr. Debra (David) McGhee of West Deptford, N.J., Sandra (Mark) Britt of Youngstown and Rosemary Fulton of Washington, D.C.; three brothers, Vincent (Beverly) Cousin of Woodland, Miss., Emerson Cousin Jr. and Jarvis (Victoria) Cousin, both of Houlka, Miss.; an uncle, Jerry Garrett of Youngstown; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and friends.

Fred was preceded in death by his birth parents; grandmother, Osie Terrell; and stepmother, Grace Cousin.

Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 24, 2020, with homegoing services beginning at 11 a.m. at New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman Street, Youngstown. Pastor Kenneth L. Simon will officiate.

Arrangements entrusted to the L.E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home.

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