Jerry Jackson

Jerry Jackson obituary, Blackfoot, ID

Jerry Jackson

Jerry Jackson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hawker Funeral Home - Blackfoot on Jan. 8, 2026.
Jerry LaMar Jackson, age 69, passed away January 6, 2026 in St. George, Utah.
Jerry was the eldest of 7 children born to LaMar and Julett Jackson on May 22, 1956. He was followed by Eric (Kelli), Stacy, deceased (Julie Thornton), Darin (Mona), Julie Martin (Bruce), Shane and Christine Leach (David).
Jerry graduated from Snake River High School in 1974, where he met and married his life long companion, Sheila Benson.
Jerry was a farm boy, carrying that work ethic and connection to agriculture throughout his life.
Funeral services will be held at the Hawker Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. A viewing will be held prior to the funeral on Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:15. Interment will be in the Riverside-Thomas Cemetery.

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