Carl Jackson was born April 20, 1921 to George and Clara Jackson in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He is the eldest of seven children born to this union. He is preceded in death by his parents, son, five siblings, two wives; Freda and Ella Mae. He attended Lincoln School in rural Logan County. He accepted Christ at an early age at Church of the Living God. He Joined the United States Army, and was a World War II Veteran. After his duty and received an honorable discharge, Carl attended Langston University and receive his degree in auto mechanic's. He later worked at Tinker Air Force Base and retired after 40-years. Carl leaves to cherish his memory; one daughter, Virginia (Sandy) Bradley, three grandchildren, Tanya Baker (Zachary) and Stephanie Bradley, both of Oklahoma City, OK and Charles Bradley of Simpsonville, SC; one brother; Eugene Jackson (Idella) of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; two great-grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.