Obituary of Maynard Jackson

Maynard Jackson

Maynard Holbrook Jackson Jr. (born March 23, 1938 in Dallas, Texas) was a politician and lawyer who was best known for being elected in 1973 as the first black mayor of the American city, Atlanta, Georgia. Maynard died on June 23, 2003 and his death was because of a heart attack. He died quite young at age 65.

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Maynard Jackson Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Jackson, Maynard
Common Name: Maynard Jackson
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, United States
Birth Date: March 23, 1938
Age: 65 (at death)
Occupations:
- Politician
- Lawyer
Active Years: 1974-1994

Religion: Baptist
Political Affiliation: Democratic
Net Worth: $1.5 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Turquoise
Favorite Scent: Nautica Voyage
Favorite Actor: Kate Winslet

Maynard's Family Tree

Birth Name: Maynard Holbrook Jackson Jr.
Father: Maynard Jackson Sr. (1894-1953)
Mother: Irene Dobbs Jackson
Spouse/Partner:

Burnella Hayes Burke (married 1965-divorced 1976)
Valerie Jackson (married 1977-2003, his death)

Son(s):

Maynard Jackson III

Daughter(s):

Elizabeth Jackson
Alexandra Jackson
Valerie Amanda Jackson
Brooke Jackson

Death Notice:

Date: June 23 2003 at age 65
Place: Arlington, Virginia, United States
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Interment: Buried at the Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Category Tags:

Politician Lawyer American Born on March 23rd Born in 1938 Born in Texas Died in 2003 Died at age 65 Died from Heart attack

Quotable Quotes:

"In the first three minutes of meeting the judge I decided that I was going to have a salacious affair that would be the death of my marriage. (V)"

"Maynard Jackson was a trailblazing leader whose impact on civil rights and public service will continue to be felt for generations to come. (V)"

"Maynard Jackson was a highly influential figure in the civil rights movement and was the first African American elected as mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, serving three terms. Although he faced many challenges and controversies during his tenure, Jackson is largely credited for promoting diversity and economic growth in the city. He passed away after battling a long illness. (V)"

Is Mr. Maynard Jackson still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.