Kevin L. "Happy Jack" Jackson

1956 - 2014

Kevin L. "Happy Jack" Jackson

1956 - 2014

BORN

1956

DIED

2014

Kevin Jackson Obituary

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Kevin L. "Happy Jack" Jackson, 57, of Albany, passed away Friday, October 24, 2014 at the OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital in Athens. He was born November 27, 1956 in Lancaster, the son of Loren (Helen) Jackson of Fairmount, WV and June Dewhurst of McArthur. He was married to Jean Elaine Lash Jackson, who survives, for 35 years.


Kevin was a member of the Booze Fighters Motorcycle Club Chapter #31. He loved to hunt, fish, golf, ride his motorcycle and loved spending time with his family.


In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Kyle (Kayla) Jackson of South Bloomingville; daughter, Stephanie (Ryan) Jackson Blaine of Athens; grandchild, Braydin and his brothers, Dennis Ray (Vickie) Jackson of Chillicothe and Bryan (Teresa) Dewhurst of McArthur.


Friends may call from 4-8 PM, Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at the Garrett-Cardaras Funeral Home, 201 W. High St., McArthur. Private interment will be held at the convenience of the family.


Please sign his online guestbook at www.cardaras.com

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November 1, 2014

Lisa Molihan-Jones posted to the memorial.

October 30, 2014

Frank West posted to the memorial.

October 29, 2014

Charly & Terri McCallister posted to the memorial.

Lisa Molihan-Jones

November 1, 2014

So sorry...June, Dennis & family. I'm in GA now, so I totally missed this. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with all of you, now and in the coming days. God Bless you all... Sending my love...

Frank West

October 30, 2014

Prayers for the family.

Frank and Beth West

Charly & Terri McCallister

October 29, 2014

Our hearts are broken. Way too soon you have left us dear friend. Prayers to all for strength and peace in the days, weeks, months, and years ahead. What a wonderful light to have enjoyed while on this earth. We were truely blessed for him to call us friends.

Georgia Schroeder

October 29, 2014

Braydin Jackson , I am sorry about your
GRANDPA . I hope you will be back at school Monday
From. Olivia Schroeder and Jacob Schroeder

October 28, 2014

Stephanie, and family. We love you so very much. Our hearts and thoughts are with you. Karen and Ayden Blaine

Paul &Jeanne Perry

October 28, 2014

Thinking of you at the at the time of your loss.

Ivy McCollum

October 28, 2014

So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with Happy Jack's extended family and friends.

Larry and Ivy McCollum

October 28, 2014

Stephanie & Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Cathy & Don Hill

Margy Murphy

October 28, 2014

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Tom & Nancy Davis

October 28, 2014

So sorry for your loss. We knew him from chapter 39. He will be missed by many.

tiffany and ryan perry

October 27, 2014

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Staci Gambill

October 27, 2014

Jean,Stephanie,Kyle,
You All are in Our Thoughts. If you would need anything please let us know. He will be missed by many. Sincerely, Scott and Staci Gambill and kids.

Ivy McCollum

October 27, 2014

So very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and our prayers.

Larry and B. "Ivy" (Steele) McCollum

Marsha Partee /Petty

October 27, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss Jean May God give you and your family the strength to face the days ahead and comfort you with his arms I liked Kevin a lot he could always make me smile and always called me Bod I don't think he knew my real name lol. God Bless you honey and know you are in my prayers .

Teka McCauley

October 27, 2014

Prayers of Comfort for the family

Tansey Wilson

October 26, 2014

I'm so sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Love you all.

Casey Thompson

October 26, 2014

Steph, Jean and Kyle,
I am truly sorry for your loss. Hap was a great guy and he will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to you all.

jeannie david

October 26, 2014

Hap will be sadly missed. Sorry for ur loss

Joseph (Andy) Addington

October 26, 2014

So sorry for all ur loss wish I could be there to help any way I can but I have military training now.

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