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Jerry D. Jackson
1939 - 2025
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1939
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2025
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Jerry Jackson Obituary
March 21, 1939 - November 16, 2025
Maben, Mississippi - Jerry David Jackson, 86, of Maben, MS, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Wynwood House in State College, PA. Born on March 21, 1939, in Maben, he was the son of the late Otis Alton Jackson and Willie Lou (Mason) Jackson. On December 24, 1958, he married his beloved wife, Mildred (Kuykendall) Jackson, who preceded him in death on December 10, 2016, after sharing nearly 58 years of marriage together.
Jerry was a 1957 graduate of Cumberland High School and a life-long member of Cumberland Baptist Church in Cumberland, MS. He retired from Monte Glove serving in Management.
Jerry is survived by his son, Daney Gilbert (Wendy) Jackson of State College, PA; daughter-in-law, Peggy Jackson of Grenada, MS; grandchildren, Carrie Lynn (Todd) Everingham, Dublin, Ohio; Aleesha Danielle (Greg) McDonald, Grenada, Mississippi; Ashley Nicole Buri, Washington, Pennsylvania; Morgan Renae (John) Penza, Knoxville, TN. Colton (Gabrielle) Gilpin and Andrea (Mitch) Lang; great grandchildren, Maxwell and Lauren Everingham, Dublin, Ohio, Marlee and Aubree McDonald, Grenada, MS, Henry Lang, State College, PA, and Trey Petrella of New York City.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by a son, David Lynn Jackson; and siblings, Lonnie Boyce Jackson, Joe Billy Jackson and Martha Ellen Egli.
A memorial service will be held for Mr. Jackson at Oliver Funeral Home of Eupora, MS.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.wetzlerfuneralhome.com
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