Services for Brother MILTON ADAM JACKSON, Sr., 68, of M o n r o e , were held at the R o s e of S h a r o n B a p t i s t Church, 720 Adams Street, M o n r o e , La., Saturday, November 19 with Rev. J. B. Brown officiating. Brother Milton was a retired principal of the Ridgeway Elementary School in Oak Ridge, La., and Director of Morehouse Resource Center a n d F e d e r a l P r o g r a m s in Bastrop, La. Brother Jackson was an active member of the Rose of Sharon Baptist Church where he served as the finance secretary, teacher of both the Sunday School and Brotherhood and President of the Choir. He also served as the President of the Fifth District of the Louisiana Education Association for six years. He served three and one half years as a First Sergeant in the United States Army d u r i n g World War II, in the E u r o p e a n Theater of O p e r a t i o n s . He was an active m e m b e r of the following organizations: Eta Delta Lambda Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, Charter Member of the Monroe Pacesetter Lions Club and a former member of the Municipal Fire a n d Police Civil Service Commission for the City of Monroe, Louisiana. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Irene Mouton Jackson, two d a u g h t e r s , Mrs. Marva Rae Jackson McHenry of Carson, California, Mrs. Cynthia Jackson Hammond of Monroe, and two sons, Mr. Milton Adam Jackson, Jr. and Mr. Michael Von Jackson of Monroe; two faithful sons-in-law and a loving daughter-in-law; two sisters, Mrs. Cleo Jackson Smith, Mrs. Marguerite Jackson Paster of Monroe, two brothers, Rev. Julius D. Jackson of Rochester, New York and Mr. Leo S. Jackson of Monroe; a loving aunt, Mrs. Eddye L. Coleman of El Cajon, California, fourteen grandchildren, one great grandchild and a host of relatives and friends.
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Brother JESSE MANN, a native of Greenville, Miss., died Sept. 30 in Weiss Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness. A graduate of Englewood High School, Howard University and Northwestern University Law School, Brother Mann, during World War II, served as an attorney for the U.S. Office of Price Administration. Brother Mann was a member of the Original Forty Club of Chicago, and the Druids; a member of the Cook County Bar and National Bar Associations; and actively involved in the Civil Rights Movememt. His aunt, Ethel Miller, said she and Brother Mann grew up as sisters and brothers. She said the late attorney Earl Dickerson and Brother Mann were good "friends and buddies. When you saw one, you saw the other." Survivors include his wife, Bessie; a son, David; and a daughter, Lisa, of St. Louis.
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Brother MOSES FRANKLIN MILLER w a s b o r n in Cleveland, Oklahoma, Oct. 27, 1907 of Jim and Mary Ann Miller. The Lord called him h o m e S u n d a y , August 30, 1987 at 7:30 a . m . at t h e Veterans Administration Hospital. He was preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters. He attended elementary and high school in Ardmore, Okla. Mr. Miller earned the Bachelor's degree from Langston University, the Master's degree from the University of Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico. He did special work in physical education at Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts. Mr. Miller was a pioneer and a "first" in much of his life. While at Langston, he captained the Langston Lions in 1930 and 1931, becoming the first person to succeed himself in this position. Being a lover of music, he was a member of the first quartet to broadcast by radio in 1927. In 1931, he played on the Ail-American Chicago Defender team which was recognized nationwide. Mr. Miller was a long time educator and coach in the state of Oklahoma. His career began in Crescent, Okla. at the Douglass High School. Later, he moved to Poteau w h e r e h e was principal. From there, he moved to Okmulgee where he was coach and history teacher for a number of years. For 17 years, h e coached track, s w i m m i n g , basketball and football at Douglass High School in Oklahoma City. He was best known for winning 46 consecutive games and coaching 9 championship teams. Mr. Miller retired from the coaching ranks in 1962, leaving behind One of the most sparkling records of coaching in Oklahoma High Schools. On November 8, 1973, Mr. Miller was honored by the state of Oklahoma with "Miller Day" a n d the following day, the stadium at Douglass High School became officially known as the "Moses F. Miller Stadium". Touching the lives of so many boys over the state, Coach Miller retired from the teaching career in 1973, while principal of Culbertson Elementary School of this city. Upon moving to Oklahoma City, Mr. Miller united with the Tabernacle Baptist Church. In November, 1983, he became one of the organizers and founders of the Northeast Missionary Baptist Church of this city. He loved his church dearly and served faithfully in many capacities until his health failed. At the time of his illness, he was vice chairman of the Trustees, chairman of finance, and was instrumental in launching the church b u i l d i n g effort. He also assisted with the Music programs on special occasions. Among his many civic and professional organizations are the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity where he was a life member. He was a member of the Zeta Gamma Lambda Chapter of Langston, Oklahoma where he served as historian and Sgt.-at-Arms. He held membership in the OANT, OEA, YMCA, the International Lions Club of America, the LU Boosters' Club and the NAACP. In 1971, he was inducted into the Oklahoma Football Hall of Fame. He was also honored with the 100th Coaching Victory Award during his career. He is survived by his beloved wife, Jeanette Miller, of the home and several nephews and nieces, other relatives and many friends.
T h e S p h i n x / S p r i n g 1989