James Jackson, 77, of Nichols passed away Saturday, May 17, 2014 at his home surrounded by the family he dearly loved. He was born in Horry County, the son of the late Aubrey B. and Tressie Todd Jackson. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. Mr. Jackson graduated from Clemson University in 1960. He soon joined British American Tobacco Company and spent 26 years living in Central and South America. Mr. Jackson was predeceased in addition to his parents, by two brothers, Earl and Frank Jackson and a sister, Ruby Lee Dorman. He is survived by his wife of fifty-one years, Arlene E. Jackson; two daughters, Jada (Todd) Kellison of Morehead City, N.C. and Jill (William) Jeter of Nichols; four brothers, Bruce Jackson of Loris, Austin Jackson of Mullins, Brooks (Patricia) Jackson of Green Sea, and Eugene (Susie) Jackson of Green Sea; three sisters, Lois (Bill) Summerford of Florence, Flora Mae Simmons of Florence, and Louise Martin of Loris; three grandchildren, Bontu Kellison, and Jackson and Isabella Jeter. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m., Monday, May 19, 2014 at Green Sea Baptist Church in Green Sea directed by Meares Funeral Home of Mullins. Burial will follow at Green Sea Cemetery. The family will receive friends following the service in the Fellowship Hall of the church. Memorials may be made to Green Sea Baptist Church, P.O. Box 125, Green Sea, S.C. 29545 or to Mercy Hospice, 8216 Devon Court, Myrtle Beach, S.C. 29572. A message of condolence for the family may be left at mearesfh.com.