Gerald Jackson

In Celebration of the life of a wonderful husband and father.

Gerald Bradford Jackson, 79, of Brenham, TX passed away peacefully at his home in Brenham, TX.

Funeral services will be held Monday, May 6, 2024, 10am at Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 West Main Street, Brenham, TX 77833.  There will be a time of gathering and visitation one hour prior to the service.

Gerald was born on January 25,1945 to Olan and Mavouryne Livingston Jackson in Orange, Texas. He graduated from Orangefield High School in Orangefield, Texas in 1963. He attended Sam Houston State University and Lamar University. He served Army Reserve and Air National Guard with Honorable Discharge.  In 1966, he met and married his wife Juanita (Janita), and they started their wonderful life together. They were members of Brenham Presbyterian Church in Brenham, TX.

When he was near, you knew a funny story and laughter would be coming soon.  He loved to make people laugh and was never without a good joke.  He never met a stranger and would spark a conversation with anyone he met.

His lifelong love of entrepreneurship started by opening the first medical equipment company, Jay Rentals, in Brenham, Texas. After selling Jay Rentals, he joined the family home health business, Jackson Healthcare Systems, in Temple, Texas. Additionally, he operated the Brenham location of Jackson Healthcare.  He and Juanita then opened and operated the first Wendy’s and later Schlotzsky’s restaurants in Brenham. His last business venture before retirement was owning and operating Country Inn II in Brenham, Texas. These were just a few of the business ventures in which he was involved. He had a wonderful life, adored his family, enjoyed success in the business world, and loved playing golf.  He has been a long-time member of the Brenham Country Club where he spent many days on the course. He would like to tell his friends, “Play one for me”.  

Gerald is preceded in death by his parents, Mavouryne and Olan Jackson of Temple, TX; and sister Lana Jackson. 

Gerald is survived by his wife, Janita Jackson of Brenham, TX; daughters and sons-in-law, Shana and husband Steve Steinke of Kingwood, TX; Mardi and husband Brett Zaeske of San Antonio, TX; sister, Lane Ellis and husband Mark; brothers, Ron Jackson, Pat Jackson of Temple, TX, and Mike Jackson and wife Elaine of Belton, TX; his 4 grandchildren, Lily Zaeske, Cooper Steinke, Cara Steinke, and Owen Zaeske; many nieces and nephew. 

In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation to any of the following:

Texas DPS Troopers, Washington County Sheriff’s Department, Brenham Police, American Cancer Society, Hospice of Brazos Valley, Brenham Fine Arts League (scholarship fund) 113 West Alamo St., Brenham, Tx, 77833.