Photo courtesy of King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory
Fort Madison, Iowa
Jackie C. Sorrell, 80, of Ft. Madison passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at 7:25 PM at The Madison. He was born on June 23, 1937 in Bardstown, Kentucky to Everett and Flosie Fryrear Sorrell. On October 10, 1964 he married Elizabeth Bergthold in Ft. Madison and she passed away on November 20, 2001. He then married Kirby Griffin on July 7, 2014. Jackie worked production at Wolf Packaging for several years. Jackie was an avid football fan. He enjoyed riding his bike and his moped. Survivors include his wife, Kirby Sorrell of Ft. Madison; a son, Randall Sorrell of Utah; a daughter, Sandra Segismundo of Orlando, FL; two granddaughters, Elizabeth Prudlow and Emilia Sorrell; one great grandson, Charlie; one sister, Ruby Holloway of Kentucky and a half brother, Maurice Carter of Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife and two brothers. A graveside service will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at Sacred Heart Cemetery with Rev. Richard Dutzer officiating. The family will meet with friends from 10 AM until the time of the graveside service. Per his wishes, cremation has been entrusted to King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory. A memorial has been established in his memory and online condolences may be left at www.kinglyk.com
Jackie always had a smile for you when visiting.
Such pretty teeth too. When we were growing up in Nelson County he showed my sisters & me some simple signs for communicating in sign language.
Doris Leslie .... My sympathies to his family.
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Doris Bickel
November 26, 2017 | Friend
So sorry Sandra and Randy
Jerilyn Bergthold
November 21, 2017 | Kansas City | Family
Randy, We are sorry for the lost of your father. Keeping you and the girls in our prayers. Love, Alan and Julie
Julie Metternich
November 21, 2017 | Nauvco, IL | Friend
Our condolence to Kirby and family. So sorry to hear about Jackie passing away. He was such a good man and friend to my family. My Son worked with Jackie at Wolf and became friends with Scott and Scott's family. we became friends with both Jackie and Kirby. Jackie and Kirby were so sweet together. They took care of each other. Jackie told me that Kirby was a good cook and that he loved her so much. They were always signing "I love you" to each other. My family will miss Jackie. To...
Janice , son-Scott , grand-daughter Juanita Sportsman
November 20, 2017 | Friend
Jackie was my brother and nothing can ever change that or remove the fond memories we shared together during my childhood. I know you worked very hard and being deaf everyday was a struggle but you always came through. Our mother often grieved for your lot in life but rejoiced in your successes. Not everyone can be "All American" football players. Your death touches me deeply and I will always concentrate on the positive in our lives. We didn't always get along but how many brothers do. ...
Charles Carter
November 20, 2017 | Bardstown, KY | Brother
Sandy - Sorry for your loss.
Greg & Denise Johnson
November 20, 2017 | Ft. Madison, IA | Friend
