Background
Jackson, Edwin L. was born on January 21, 1930 in Albany, Texas, United States. Son of Eugene L. and Elsie (Payne) Jackson.
Jackson, Edwin L. was born on January 21, 1930 in Albany, Texas, United States. Son of Eugene L. and Elsie (Payne) Jackson.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with honors, University Oklahoma, 1952. Postgraduate, University Oklahoma, 1953.
Senior design engineer, General Dynamics, 1956-1962; program manager, E Systems, 1963-1968; general manager division static power, Varo, Inc., Garland, Texas, 1962-1963, 68-72; vice president, general manager division electronic systems, Varo, Inc., Garland, Texas, since 1989; vice president, Forney Engineering Company, 1972-1983; senior vice president, general manager, Dallas Corporation, 1983-1988.
Deacon 1st Baptist Church, Garland, since 1979. Board directors Exodus, Dallas, since 1990. Delegate corporation county Economics Development Committee, Garland, 1991.
Lieutenant United States Navy, 1953-1956. Member Navy League United States (life), Garland Chamber of Commerce (board directors 1991).
Married Ruby Re Corn, June 7, 1953. Children: Elisabeth, Elaine, Gene.