Cliff E. Jackson

Clifton E. Jackson (Cliff), age 81 of Media, Pa. departed this life on June 5, 2018. Clifton Edward Jackson affectionally called “Cliff” was born December 22, 1936. Oldest child of Arthur Louis Edward Jackson and Jannie Mallard Jackson. Predeceased by Sister Sylvia Olivia Cooney and Brother Kenneth Sylvester Jackson (Josephine “Jo-Jo”). Cliff attended Chester Public Schools, (Chester High School ’56), and George’s Music School. His love for music, specifically drums, inspired him to play with such names as Pattie LaBelle, Jerry Butler, Bobbie Peterson, and the Johnny Sparrow Trio. He was on call as a studio drummer for Cameo Parkway and Philly International Recording Company (w/Kenny Gamble). For a period of time, he was the drummer for Grace and Truth Delegation, and The Christian Choral Ensemble. He then became the drummer for Tony Lee and the Belaires. After the band disbanded in the late 90’s. Cliff became the drummer for a trio called “The Sounds of Harmony” which consisted of Sylvanus (Slip) Franklin, and Melton Lee. Cliff continued to play at his home church Thomas M. Thomas Presbyterian Church as the senior drummer until recently. However, his legacy lives on through the young drummers he has tutored over the years, which included his nephew, Carl Cooney, Alir Rothwell, Darren Davis, DaWan Long, Quasim Thompson, Pablo Hortua, Kendall Johnson, and his grandson Cameron Berry To God be the Glory!! His employment, in addition to drumming, included being employed at Container Research Co. in Glen Riddle for over thirty-five years as an Arc Welder. He retired in 1998. After his retirement he was employed as a Crossing Guard for the Rose-Tree Media School District in front of the Media Post Office. He had many talents which included “do it yourself” carpentry projects as well as model train building, his home and family are a reflection of the things that that he loved. Cliff leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 53 years, Earthalene: three adult daughters Cheryl Butler (Ben), Joy Jackson, and Janell Berry (Clifton III); one nephew whom he raised, Carl Cooney (Clarissa); two nieces, Michelle and Jennifer Jackson; and his twin grandsons Clifton IV and Cameron Berry, as well as many other relatives and friends. Cliff’s favorite sayings were “get outta here” and “I’m fairly middling” “For God alone many soul waits in silence” Psalms 62:1 Evening Viewing: Tuesday, June 12, 2018 6:00 pm-8:00 pm at Earl Foster Funeral Home, 1100 Kerlin Street, Chester, Pa Funeral: Wednesday, June 13, 2018 11:00 am at Thomas M. Thomas Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1414 W. 3rd Street, Chester, Pa Viewing: 9:00 am-11:00 am No viewing after eulogy Interment: Chester Rural Cemetery, Chester, Pa Arrangements: Earl L. Foster Funeral Home www.earlfosterfuneralhome.com

Cliff E. Jackson

December 22, 1936 - June 5, 2018