Obituary of Norman Fullerton Jackson

Pittsboro Norman Fullerton Jackson, 94, peacefully passed away on January 7 at his home in Fearrington Village surrounded by his family. Born in Stovall, NC, on November 27, 1920, to Henry Taylor Jackson and Norma Fullerton Jackson, "Top" as he was affectionately known, grew up and lived in Chapel Hill throughout his life. Top proudly served in the US Army 391st Signal Corp in WWII in North Africa and Italy. When he returned to Chapel Hill after the war he was an active member of Legion Post 6 (69 years) and was a former post commander. On September 19,1953, he and Patricia Bassett married and they enjoyed 61 years together. After returning from military service Top worked for the Chapel Hill Telephone company starting as a lineman. He retired 36 years later from Southern Bell as a supervisor. One of Top's greatest sources of pride was his service as a volunteer with Chapel Hill's fire department. At his death, Top Jackson was recognized as the oldest living volunteer firefighter in Chapel Hill. Top was an avid woodworker, building beautiful furniture for his and Pat's home and for others. He was an enthusiastic camper and boater and enjoyed golf with his best friend, Sarge Keller. Top was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Henry Taylor (HT) Jackson, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Patricia B Jackson; sons, Norman Jackson,Jr., Kenneth Jackson and Rodney Jackson; and daughter, Elaine Jackson Todd; grandchildren, Rebekah Todd, Matthew Todd, John Todd, Kendall Jackson, Will Jackson, Roseanna Neahr; great granddaughter, Mckynzie Neahr; and neices, Jackie JacksonTerrell, Sally Jackson Boyd and Miller Jackson Parrish. A celebration of life/visitation will be held at the home, 52 Trestle Leaf, Fearrington Village, Pittsboro, Sunday, January 11, from 1-5 pm. In lieu of flowers, gifts of remembrance may be made to the Fire Department of Chapel Hill and American Legion Post 6 of Chapel Hill or a charity of your choice.