Bobby Enoch Jackson, age 72, of Ft. Walton Beach, FL, passed away on December 7, 2017.  Bobby was born in 1945 to parents, E.J. and Lee Ray Jackson.

Bobby graduated from Tivoli High School in Defuniak Springs, FL. He was a member of Beulah First Baptist Church, where he was a member of the Male Chorus.  He was employed by the City of Ft. Walton Beach in the Water/Maintenance and Recreational departments and the Cultural museum for 40 years.  He was also employed with the Okaloosa County School District as a custodian for 33 years at Ft. Walton Beach High School.

Bobby is predeceased by his parents; his sisters, Bornie Ella McKinnon and Mittie B. Smith; and brother, Lonnie B. Jackson.

Bobby is survived by his wife of 49 years, Alice K. (Youngblood) Jackson; son, Bobby E. Jackson, Jr (Rebecca); daughters, Kathie Johnson, Brenda E. Chandler (Dwayne), Ebonye S. Jackson; grandchildren, Shante, Dallas, Tristen, Makiyah, D.J., O’Brian, Keon, B.J., Bree, Abria, Jackson, and Seth; great-granddaughter, Kynidee; aunt, Ruby Jewel Cason (Freddie, deceased); mother-in-law, Jimmie Mahone; brothers, L.D. Jackson (Thelma), Richard G. Jackson (Gracie); Sisters, Ola D. Forrest, Cora D. Johnson, Illa D. Hines (Curts, deaceased), Delores Ware, Esther D. Jackson; a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives; and Special family friend, Merline Broadnax.

A funeral service will be conducted on December 15, 2017 at 12:00 PM at Beulah First Baptist Church in Ft. Walton Beach, FL.  The family will receive visitors one hour prior to the service. Interment will take place at Beal Memorial Cemetery.

Flowers will be received by the family at Emerald Coast Funeral Home.  Emerald Coast Funeral Home, 161 Racetrack Rd NW, Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32547 is entrusted with the arrangements.

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