Dr. James Jackson (Jim-Buddy) departed his life and went to be with the Lord on September 22nd, 2010. He was 88 years old.

He was born in Brooklyn, New York and moved at an early age to Lynchburg, Va. and later resided in Galax, Va.

He went to college and became an optometrist in Galax, Va. He served his country in the Army from 1942-1945. He was a stenographer and radio operator. He received The Bronze Medal, Good Conduct Medal, European African Middle Eastern Ribbon with 3 Battle Stars and The Purple Heart.

He was a dedicated member of the First Baptist Church of Galax.

He was preceded in death by his lovely wife Helen Truitt Jackson, his father James Edward Jackson, his mother Blanche N. Jackson and his sister's Pauline J. Phelps, Juanita J. Johnson and Margaret (Ann) J. Dancy.

He is survived by one brother Lawrence (Larry) B. Jackson and his wife Madge (Nickie); several Nieces, nephews and family and friends. A special friend and caregiver Linda B. Davidson also survives.

Mr. Jackson will have military honors at graveside service at 11:00a.m. on Sunday September 26th, 2010 at Felts Cemetery in Galax, Va.

The family will receive friends at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home in Galax, VA from 6:30p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Saturday September 25th, 2010.