Ralph Foster Jackson, Sr.

Mr. Ralph Foster Jackson, 88, of Alton, IL formerly of Fulton died Friday, July 29, 2022, in Alton.

Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Rawls Funeral Home Chapel.

He was born December 13, 1933, in Fulton, Kentucky to his parents Alfonso Jackson and Farah Tucker Cooper. He went to school at Milton. He was employed in his own business in lawn care, construction, and janitorial services. He later worked part-time at the Fulton, KY Post Office. He was a member of Godfrey Church of Christ in Alton, Illinois.

He was married to Margaret Jackson (Alton, IL) for 39 years. He is preceded in death by his parents; four sons: Ralph, Jr., Donald , James , Daniel ; one grandson, Julius Jackson; three sisters: Mary Jackson, Margie Jackson, and Gayle Watson.

Mr. Jackson is survived by his wife Margaret; one daughter, Deborah Jackson (Springhill, TN); stepson, Ronnie Perry (Alton, IL); and one sister, Elvis Jackson (Memphis, TN). Mr. Jackson also has nineteen grandchildren, several great-grandchildren as well as nieces & nephews, many cousins, and a host of friends.

Rawls Funeral Home - South Fulton 731-479-2181