Artis L. Jackson, 70, of Southern Pines, NC, died Wednesday, January 17, 2018, at the FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst, NC.

Funeral Service: Monday, January 22, 1:00 PM, Trinity AME Zion Church, Southern Pines.

Walk-Through Viewing: Sunday, January 21, 2018, 4-5 PM, Simon Funeral Home chapel, Southern Pines.

Viewing:  Monday, January 22, 2018, 12 Noon – 1:00 PM, at the church.

Burial:  Berkley Community Cemetery, Aberdeen, NC.

Mr. Jackson was a retired correctional officer that was employed by the Department of Safety at the Sanford, North Carolina facility.

Survivors:  Wife, Dorothy Jackson; son, Rodney Quick; mother, Crissie Jackson; siblings, Trois Jackson (Margaret), Gwendolyn Douglas (Henry), and Theresa Allison; his grandchildren and other relatives.

The family is receiving friends at 580 South Glover Street, in Southern Pines.

Online condolences can be made at www.simonfuneralhome.com until February 5, 2018.

Service provided by Simon Funeral Home of Southern Pines.

Mr. Jackson’s family and friends are in our thoughts and prayers at Sandhills Sentinel.