Anthony LaRue Jackson, Sr.

Anthony LaRue Jackson was born on October 14, 1964, in San Bernardino, California. He was the eldest child born to Charles Louis-Allen Jackson and Alva Jean Cleveland-Smith. He attended local elementary schools, Shandin Hills Junior High and Cajon High School all in San Bernardino, California. After graduating from high school Anthony worked as a Landscaper for his own business until his career aspirations changed. He then accepted a position at St. Bernardine Medical Center as a Custodial Engineer until his health prevented him from continuing to perform his job and he eventually retired.

On February 13, 1981, he met the love of his life Charlotte Freeman, a blessed union that produced 11 children and lasted for over 40 years until her death in 2021. Anthony had a full of life attitude and enjoy spending time with his family and friends. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He also loved to cook and Barbecuing for his family was always a favorite of his. Another favorite hobby of his was his love for music and he prided himself on obtaining a very great collection of his favorite musical artist. He could always recite the name of a song, artist and lyrics off of the top of his head. He was always know for his gentle, loving, kind-hearted ways and when visiting him, you always found him surrounded by family and friends.

On the morning of August 11, 2023, Anthony passed away at St. Bernardine’s Medical Center in San Bernardino, CA as a result of kidney failure. He was 58 years old. He is survived by his children, Anthony LaRue Jackson Jr. of San Bernardino, CA; Quianna Thomas of Las Vegas, NV; Andrew Jackson of Texas; Andrey Jackson of Perris, CA; Kambria Jackson of Las Vegas, NV; Aaron Jackson and Adrienne Jackson both of Minnesota; Anthony LaDon Jackson and Arias Jackson both of San Bernardino CA; His mother Alva Cleveland of Hesperia, CA; His two brothers Nigel Cash and Kenneth Cleveland both of San Bernardino, CA; and his Sister RoShaun Torrence of Highland CA. Other members of his family include his 29 Grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and numerous other family members and friends. Anthony was preceded in death by his father, Charles Jackson; common-law wife Charlotte Denise Freeman; and children, DaVon Jackson-Moore, Antanette Jackson and Dominick Jackson. He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by family and friends.