Darwin Jackson

Darwin Jackson obituary

Darwin Jackson

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Darwin Jackson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Vining Funeral Home - Safford on Jan. 26, 2026.
William "Darwin" Jackson went to be with the Lord peacefully on the morning of January 25, 2026, in his home, surrounded by his family.

Darwin was born on July 4, 1944, in Decatur, Texas, to William Luther Jackson and Vada Faye Jackson.

Darwin is survived by: his beloved wife of 53 years, Paula Jane Jackson; his children, Jennifer (Clark) Workman and Kenneth (Lora) Jackson; and his grandchildren, Desiree (Tommy) Schnell, Makellia Jackson, Frankie (Courtney) Ochoa, Emma Jane Workman, William "Billy" Jackson, and Matthew Jackson. Darwin is also survived by three great-grandchildren, Sawyer James, Briella Marie, and Josie Faye.

A Celebration of William's Life will be conducted Saturday morning, February 7, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., at the First United Methodist Church of Safford by Pastor Leslie McGowan. Military honors will be conferred by the United States Army Select Honor Guard.

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Upcoming Events

Feb

7

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

First United Methodist Church

1020 S 10th Ave, Safford, AZ 85546

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Services provided by

Vining Funeral Home - Safford

Only 10 hours left for delivery to next service.