Funeral Details
Service arrangements for Jackton Ochieng Omolo.
Service
21 April 2026, 12:00
Leigh Elim Church
Burial
13:45
Sutton Road Cemetery
Wake
15:00–18:00
Elim Church, Leigh-on-Sea
Date of Service
21 April 2026
12:00
Service Location
Leigh Elim Church
143 Glendale Gardens, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex SS9 2BE
Leigh on Sea, United Kingdom
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Sutton Road Cemetery, Southend
13:45
Wake
Following the burial, family and friends are invited to return to Elim Church, Leigh-on-Sea for the wake. Time: 15:00 – 18:00 This will be a time to come together, share food and drinks, and reflect on Jackton’s life.
17 April 2026
17:00
Church Service
Officiating: Pastor John • Processional & Opening "It Is Well" (sung) • Worship "10,000 Reasons" "Good Good Father" • Scripture Reading Psalm 121 • Tribute (Friends & Colleagues) Maj Gen (Rtd) Amb. Joff Otieno Makowenga • Extended Family Tribute Pastor Eunice Odima • Immediate Family Tribute Mum, Lawrence & Rhoda • Grandchildren's Eulogy Zion, Loreah, Raina, Rhema • Special Music Emily: "You Deserve It" • Special Music "Lipata Ya Kembo" by Moise Mbiye (played recording) • Message / Reflection Pastor John • Final Prayer & Commendation • Recessional / Exit
Cortege to Cemetery
The cortege will travel to Southend Cemetery via the seaside route.
Committal Service
Officiating: Pastor Sao • Opening Scripture • Song Emily: "Hello" • Short Message • Song Emily: "I Am Not Alone" • Final Prayer • Committal • Family Moment Floral tributes and quiet reflection
Dress Code
Guests are kindly asked to wear shades of grey, blue, or purple.
These were Jackton’s favourite colours and a simple way for us all to honour his life.
Viewing
Viewing will take place at the funeral home on the following dates:
Wednesday 15 April at 11:00
Friday 17 April at 14:00
Tuesday 21 April at 09:30
Each viewing session is limited to 30 minutes.
To ensure a respectful and manageable environment, attendance is limited.
If you would like to attend a viewing, please contact the family in advance to confirm availability.
Support the Family
If you would like to support the family during this time, you are welcome to give. Your kindness, prayers, and generosity are deeply appreciated.
Make a ContributionGiving is entirely optional and deeply appreciated.
Last updated: 14 April 2026