Elijah Richard "Yogi" Jackson
4/28/2016 9:00:00 AM - Final Journey

Funeral services for Yogi will be held at Clark Family Funeral Chapel on Friday April 29, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Owen White-Pigeon officiating. Interment will follow in Chippewa Township Cemetery. A Luncheon will take place in the Reflections Reception Center. The family will receive friends at Clark Family on Thursday from 7 - 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Chippewa United Methodist Church. Envelopes will be available at the funeral chapel. 

Yogi was born May 28, 1932 in Rosebush, Michigan to Willis Sr. and Elizabeth (Williams) Jackson. He retired from Central Michigan University's Facilities Maintenance Department in 1993. Yogi was a proud member of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe. His father, Willis Sr. served on the first federally recognized Tribal Council, and continued to serve as Chief for several years. Yogi was one of the first volunteer bingo callers. He collected many things, especially classic cars and antiques. Yogi loved to travel and he loved to camp. He especially loved deer camp.

Although he did not have children of his own, he was blessed to be a Dad and uncle to many generations of kids, and Grandpa to Scott, Tyrone, and Jenna. Yogi was the last surviving member of the Willis and Elizabeth Jackson family. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Russell, Joe, Harold, Willis Jr., and Edison; sisters Mary Winifred, Maxine, and several nieces and nephews. 

Yogi's generous and kind spirit, as well as his infectious smile will be greatly missed.