Marvin Jackson, Jr. or "Buddy" as he was affectionately known entered into eternal peace on Sunday, April 3, 2022 at McLeod Medical Center in Dillon. Buddy was born in Dillon County on March 12, 1947, the son of the late Marvin Lee Jackson and the late Janie Taylor Jackson.

Buddy was a sweet and innocent soul and although there were some things he couldn't do, there were many things he could do. He could smile especially when someone gave him something shiny or a dollar bill. He showed others what strength and perseverance looked like as he overcame challenges, but most of all, he showed others what love looked like. He will be forever missed, but he now resides with his Heavenly Father and is reunited with his parents once again.

In addition to his parents, Buddy was predeceased by two brothers, Lee and Jerry Lee Jackson; his brother-in-law, Dale Bellamy, and a nephew, Larry Bailey, Jr.

He is survived by two brothers, Henry Jackson of Mullins and Donnie Jackson (Abigail) of Marion; two sisters, Jeannette Jackson Rollins (Kenny) and Sarah Bellamy, both of Mullins, four nieces and one nephew.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 6, 22 at Mayers Cemetery in Mullins with Reverend Eric Caudill officiating. The family will receive friends at the cemetery following the service.

If you would like to remember Buddy, the family suggests that memorials be made in his memory to Open Door Baptist Church, 4705 Sandhill Road, Marion, South Carolina 29571.

An online guestbook is available at www.mearesfh.com.

Buddy is in the care of Meares Funeral Home of Mullins.