Eddie Jack Jackson, 72, of New Deal, formerly of Seagraves and Lubbock, passed from this life on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012, in New Deal. Visitation for Mr. Jackson will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, 2012, with family visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Services for Mr. Jackson will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, in Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors Memorial Chapel in Seagraves with Chaplain Bruce Cotton officiating. Burial will follow in Gaines County Cemetery in Seagraves. Personal services have been entrusted to Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors of Seagraves.
Mr. Jackson was born on Nov. 13, 1939, in Lamesa, Texas, to R.C. "Jack" and Katie Bell Jackson. He married the love of his life, Judy Kay Fenstermacher, on Feb. 3, 1967, in Cheyenne, Wyo.
Mr. Jackson continued his education later in life at South Plains College and Wayland Baptist University, graduating with a bachelor's degree at the age of 53 in June 1993. He was very proud that he completed his education. He was a propeller mechanic for Avtech Aviation and later taught refrigeration and heating at Lubbock County Community Corrections Facility for South Plains College, where he retired.
Mr. Jackson's family remembers how he loved music, especially how he loved to play his guitar. As the leader of a country and western band, he played music all around the world. He served his country in the Navy and was first chair trumpet in the Navy band. He enjoyed playing pool and belonged to the APA. One of his greatest delights was spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Those left to cherish his memories are his wife of 44 years, Judy; his mother, Katie Jackson of Lubbock; two daughters, Ginger Chaney and husband Troy of Shallowater, and Gina Stockman and husband Bobby of New Deal; one brother, Kenneth Jackson of Lubbock; and one sister, Dorothy Singleton of Las Cruces, N.M. Also left behind are nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, R.C. Jackson in September 1990, and one son, Cody Jackson in July of 1990.
Mr. Jackson was born on Nov. 13, 1939, in Lamesa, Texas, to R.C. "Jack" and Katie Bell Jackson. He married the love of his life, Judy Kay Fenstermacher, on Feb. 3, 1967, in Cheyenne, Wyo.
Mr. Jackson continued his education later in life at South Plains College and Wayland Baptist University, graduating with a bachelor's degree at the age of 53 in June 1993. He was very proud that he completed his education. He was a propeller mechanic for Avtech Aviation and later taught refrigeration and heating at Lubbock County Community Corrections Facility for South Plains College, where he retired.
Mr. Jackson's family remembers how he loved music, especially how he loved to play his guitar. As the leader of a country and western band, he played music all around the world. He served his country in the Navy and was first chair trumpet in the Navy band. He enjoyed playing pool and belonged to the APA. One of his greatest delights was spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Those left to cherish his memories are his wife of 44 years, Judy; his mother, Katie Jackson of Lubbock; two daughters, Ginger Chaney and husband Troy of Shallowater, and Gina Stockman and husband Bobby of New Deal; one brother, Kenneth Jackson of Lubbock; and one sister, Dorothy Singleton of Las Cruces, N.M. Also left behind are nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, R.C. Jackson in September 1990, and one son, Cody Jackson in July of 1990.
Eddie Jack Jackson, 72, of New Deal, formerly of Seagraves and Lubbock, passed from this life on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012, in New Deal. Visitation for Mr. Jackson will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, 2012, with family visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Services for Mr. Jackson will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, in Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors Memorial Chapel in Seagraves with Chaplain Bruce Cotton officiating. Burial will follow in Gaines County Cemetery in Seagraves. Personal services have been entrusted to Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors of Seagraves.
Mr. Jackson was born on Nov. 13, 1939, in Lamesa, Texas, to R.C. "Jack" and Katie Bell Jackson. He married the love of his life, Judy Kay Fenstermacher, on Feb. 3, 1967, in Cheyenne, Wyo.
Mr. Jackson continued his education later in life at South Plains College and Wayland Baptist University, graduating with a bachelor's degree at the age of 53 in June 1993. He was very proud that he completed his education. He was a propeller mechanic for Avtech Aviation and later taught refrigeration and heating at Lubbock County Community Corrections Facility for South Plains College, where he retired.
Mr. Jackson's family remembers how he loved music, especially how he loved to play his guitar. As the leader of a country and western band, he played music all around the world. He served his country in the Navy and was first chair trumpet in the Navy band. He enjoyed playing pool and belonged to the APA. One of his greatest delights was spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Those left to cherish his memories are his wife of 44 years, Judy; his mother, Katie Jackson of Lubbock; two daughters, Ginger Chaney and husband Troy of Shallowater, and Gina Stockman and husband Bobby of New Deal; one brother, Kenneth Jackson of Lubbock; and one sister, Dorothy Singleton of Las Cruces, N.M. Also left behind are nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, R.C. Jackson in September 1990, and one son, Cody Jackson in July of 1990.
Mr. Jackson was born on Nov. 13, 1939, in Lamesa, Texas, to R.C. "Jack" and Katie Bell Jackson. He married the love of his life, Judy Kay Fenstermacher, on Feb. 3, 1967, in Cheyenne, Wyo.
Mr. Jackson continued his education later in life at South Plains College and Wayland Baptist University, graduating with a bachelor's degree at the age of 53 in June 1993. He was very proud that he completed his education. He was a propeller mechanic for Avtech Aviation and later taught refrigeration and heating at Lubbock County Community Corrections Facility for South Plains College, where he retired.
Mr. Jackson's family remembers how he loved music, especially how he loved to play his guitar. As the leader of a country and western band, he played music all around the world. He served his country in the Navy and was first chair trumpet in the Navy band. He enjoyed playing pool and belonged to the APA. One of his greatest delights was spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Those left to cherish his memories are his wife of 44 years, Judy; his mother, Katie Jackson of Lubbock; two daughters, Ginger Chaney and husband Troy of Shallowater, and Gina Stockman and husband Bobby of New Deal; one brother, Kenneth Jackson of Lubbock; and one sister, Dorothy Singleton of Las Cruces, N.M. Also left behind are nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, R.C. Jackson in September 1990, and one son, Cody Jackson in July of 1990.
