Anthony "Tony" Jackson, Sr.

Anthony “Tony” or “ToneCat” Monroe Jackson, Sr., age 72, of Hagerstown, MD, departed this life on Saturday, December 7, 2024, after a lengthy illness. Born November 9, 1952, in Frederick County, he was the son of the late Robert T. Jackson, Sr. and Clara R. (Diggs) Jackson. He was the husband of the late Debra A. (Hall) Jackson.

Tony was a graduate of Frederick High School class of 1971. He was a great baseball, softball, football and basketball athlete, playing from little league well into his adult years. Mostly, he excelled in basketball #5, where he and his teammates won the state championship in 1969. In addition to his athletic years, he was a great singer and member of the band “Unlimited Six” as well as singing with his own siblings (The other Jackson 5’s). He enjoyed watching Westerns and court TV shows. He had several employers over the years, Genstar, Department of Energy and Cold Storage before retiring. He enjoyed being around close friends and family, but especially the unbreakable bond with his son, Duke, whom he resided with, “Rent A Pop” is what he was affectionately called.

Tony is survived by one daughter, Anthalene “Boo” Digg of Frederick, MD; two sons, Anthony “Ajay” Jackson Jr. of Frederick, MD and Divay “Duke” Jackson of Hagerstown, MD; grandchildren, Tierra, Shaniqua, LaVonte, Anosha, Esholi, Kiandre, Dariana, Ajah, Tristan and Daruis; great-grandchildren, Dj, Lyra, Aria and Skylar; two sisters, Gretchen Martin (Earl) and Laticia Logan; three brothers, Robert T. Jackson Jr., James Jackson (Brenda) and Ronald Jackson (Patricia); brothers-in-law, James Gibson, Sr., Timmy Hall, Ronald Hall, Larry Hall, and Richard “Dicky” Hall; sisters-in-law, Rhonda Jackson and Constance “Connie” Hall; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

In addition to his late wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Starr Jackson; sister, Roxanne Gibson; brother-in-law, Robert Logan; and in-laws, Albert and Constance Hall.