Apostle Dr. Elijah Jackson of Palatka, Florida, answered his heavenly call Friday, April 30, 2021 at Windsor Health and Rehabilitation Center in Starke, Florida.  He was born on February 8, 1950 to the late Elijah Jackson and the late Mother Tomcena Jackson Clark from Newport News, Virginia where he was raised.  He was known by his nickname ET. He graduated from Carver High School in Newport News, Virginia.  His ambition motivated him to enlist in the United States Army to serve his country. After receiving an honorable discharge from the military, he returned back home to Newport News Virginia.  Later, he relocated to Palatka Florida where he reconnected to the Lord.  He met and married, Dr. Annie Jackson, who has been a great influence on his Christian's life.  He acquired the New Christian Caring Center where he owned and served the homeless, provided lodging, and food for the community until God called him home.  Apostle Elijah Jackson was a pastor and guided many souls to Christ under his leadership.  He continued his education by receiving his Doctrine Degree of Divinity at Harvest Time Ministries International in Tampa Florida.  He retired from Ravine Garden State Park in Palatka, Florida in 2000. Apostle Elijah Jackson was preceded in death by his parents:  Elijah Jackson and Mother Tomcena Jackson Clark, who lovingly raised him.  Grandchild:  Gabriel Michael Jacobs.    Left to cherish his memories are:  His devoted and loving wife, who stood by his side until death did part them, Dr. Annie Jackson; three children: Kimberly Jacobs (Pastor Frank Jacobs) of Charlotte, NC;  Javon Jackson of Charlotte, NC, and Jerome Talton of Newport News, VA.  Three bonus daughters: Joann (William) Bartley of Palatka, Fl.; Wanda (Pastor Charles) Norris of Spokane, WA; Robin (Victor) Wright of Jacksonville, Fl.  Grandchildren:  Frank Jacobs Jr., Ivan Jacobs, Jeremiah Jacobs, Jayla Jacobs,  Suniah Jackson, Jahzara Jackson, Jahty Jackson, Jahsiah Jackson, Charlotte, NC;  Ada Jada Talton, Abigail Talton, Newport News, VA.; Janis Bartley, Gainesville, Fl., William Bartley Jr., Palatka, Fl., Ursula Hayes, Sanford, Fl., Charles Norris II, Los Angeles, Ca., Courtney Norris, Newport News, VA, Victor Wright Jr and Raphael Wright, Jacksonville, Fl.; Siblings:  Elder Erma Mason (Arthur Mason), Sadie Jones (Deacon William Jones) both from Charlotte, NC.  Maternal Aunt:  Deaconess Erma Boyd Hines, Fort Washington, Md.  Maternal Uncle:  Dr. Frank Boyd of Rochester, NY.  He has a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends, including his New Creation Christian Caring Center Church family.