Loyd Jackson (Jackie/Justin) Erwin Jr. passed away in Houston on February 9, 2015. Services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, March 7, 2015 at Kingston Baptist Church on Hwy 69N near Greenville with Shawn Stubblefield officiating. A private burial will be held at a later date.
Born in Greenville, TX on June 25, 1943, Jackie was the son of Loyd Jackson Erwin & Frances Lavern Fuller Erwin. Growing up, he was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church in Greenville. He graduated from Greenville High School and attended Texas A & M University in Commerce, TX. He served in the U.S. Navy.
He studied art under Paul Kelpe, a pioneer in American abstract art, who greatly inspired his artistic talent. He lived in California where he co-owned an interior decorating & furniture refininshing business in Beverly Hills. He then moved to New York where he was awarded the National Resource Council’s “Best New Design of the Year”. He also created a variety of fabric designs while working as a consultant for fashion designer, Emilio Pucci. After a vacation to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, he returned to Texas, moving to Houston in the late 70s.
His paintings have been featured in several magazines, such as Texas Homes and Coastal Living and displayed in various Houston area galleries. His paintings are found in many places, even Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
He more recently enjoyed singing with the Celebration Singers and spending time with his many special friends in Houston including Jeff, May, Bo, Chad, Jill, Sam, John, Cheryl, Adam, Glenda, Rosemary, Glenna and Velma.
He is survived by his sister Mary Beth Erwin Pearson of Greenville; Nieces: Laura Wood (Anthony Wood) of Greenville; Beth Quintero, husband Jose & children Jessica, Jose Jr. & Ana (Ricky Rioz & Ricky Rioz Jr.) of Greenville; Amy Tapley & husband Randy & children Brandy Pearson & Alex & Antonio Belteton of Royse City; & nephew Jimmy Pearson & wife Rhonda & children Shayla Mitchell (J.J. & Tori);& Morgan Pearson of Celeste & Jamie Intriago & husband Angel (Angel James) of San Antonio; and his beloved chihuahua, Pablo Picasso Erwin.
His parents, niece Terri Pearson, and nephew Stacey Wood preceded him in death.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association or the Humane Society.