Born January 10, 1938, Clifton Jackson, in Rockwall, Texas, to the late parentage of David and Clara Jackson.

He attended school in his early years at Burnett High, where his met his loving wife, Emma Jean Brown. Together, Clifton and his wife settled in Terrell,TX, where there raised their family of four children.

He leaves to cherish his memories: his one and only son, Clifton Jackson(Felicia), Jr. of Terrell, TX; two daughters: Jessica Jackson Brooks (Mark) of Seagoville, TX, Debra Williams(Marvin) of Terrell, TX; and one daughter who proceeded to wait for him heaven, Clara Jackson; five grandchildren: Clifton "Bubba" Ray Jackson, Delores Jackson, Emily Williams, Skyla Jackson, and Anthony Jackson; three great-grandchildren: Noah Byrd, Chris Byrd, and M'Joy Williams; and hosts of nieces and nephews, other family members.