Sollie Jackson, Sr. was born on August 4, 1951, in Houston, Texas, to Sollie Sr. and Emma Henderson Jackson.

Sollie was preceded in death by his parents, daughter: Shelia Jackson; sister: Virginia Jackson, and brother: Carl Jackson.

Loved ones left with memories include son: Kevin Jackson; 9 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; brother: James Jackson (Betty), nephew: Elgin Jackson, and a host of additional relatives and friends.