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Carrol Jackson Obituary
Madison
Carrol Ferguson Jackson, 91, passed away Monday, July 20, 2015. Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 21, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at Parkway Funeral Home; and also from 9:00 to 10:00 am Wednesday, July 22, at First Baptist Church Madison. The funeral service will follow at 10:00 am at the Church. Burial will be at Parkway Memorial Cemetery.
Carrol was born on November 14, 1923 in Texarkana, AR. Living in Madison most of his life, he was a member of First Baptist Church Madison for years as Deacon and sang in the choir. After serving in the U.S. Marine Corp., he followed in his father's footsteps and became a Baptist Minister. He then began working in broadcasting and eventually owned radio stations in Jackson for a number of years. After retiring at 62, Carrol began building homes in Madison, and did so for 26 years. He spent the last 7 years of his life traveling the world over with his wonderful wife, Libby.
Carrol was preceded in death by his first wife, Iris Meredith Musick; his daughter, Betty Jean Jackson; father, D. N. Jackson; mother, Erma Gilbert Jackson; and brother, Sherron Jackson.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth "Libby" Jackson; daughters, Carolyn (Joseph) La Barbara and Joni (Steve) Hutton; step-sons, Martin and Jack Holmes; granddaughter, Brooke La Barbara; grandsons, Ben and Mike Hutton; step-grandsons, Noah and Carter; and sister, Ermagene Sullivan.
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Memories and Condolences
for Carrol Jackson
J Boyd Ingram
January 28, 2016
I just learned of Carrol's passing. He gave me my first job in radio in 1958, leading to a life long career in the field. He was a kind and caring person, and a mentor to all who were interested in broadcasting. May he rest in peace.
July 23, 2015
Dear Joni..We were so sorry to hear of your remarkable Dad's passing. We have such good memories of those happy days when you and Jill were growing up.
Much love to you and your family
Harriet and Ed Butler
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Shari Hurt
July 21, 2015
Libby, praying for you and your family. Carrol was such a wonderful, kind man and will be greatly missed.
Murray & Geneva Allen
July 21, 2015
Our prayers are with the family today.
Melanie Hodge
July 20, 2015
Praying for you and your family in this sad time.
Jill Butler Merkl
July 20, 2015
I was so sad to learn this news today. Carrol was such an amazing man and was so influential to me growing up. I always looked up to him and admired his sense of humor and sense of adventure. My heart goes out to all of you as I know he will be missed; however I know that Jesus will greet him with open arms.
PB & Diane Walker
July 20, 2015
Joni,
We are so sorry to learn of your dad's death. May You feel God's comfort during this time!
Carol Lucas
July 20, 2015
So Sorry to hear of your dad's illness and death. He was one of a kind . God be with you and your families .
The Staff of Parkway Funeral Home
July 21, 2015
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Helen Nicholson
July 20, 2015
My prayers and thoughts go out to Libby and all the rest of the family. He will be greatly missed as he was loved by many.
Janine Hutchinson
July 20, 2015
I am so sorry for you loss. You had an amazing father! He will be deeply missed. I will be praying for you and your family. What an amazing reunion in heaven...I can only imagine. Much Love, Janine
July 20, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss. He was a great man. I'm praying for your family and my friend Libby.
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