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Feb
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Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Wells Funeral Home
340 Highway 35 North, Batesville, MS 38606
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Graveside service
11:00 a.m.
Antioch Cemetery
Herron Road, Courtland, MS 38620
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Joel Jackson Obituary
Joel Jackson, age 61, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at his home in Crowder, Mississippi.
A visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Wells Funeral Home followed by a graveside service at Antioch Cemetery in Courtland, Mississippi.
Joel was born on October 7, 1964 to the late Bobby Joe Jackson and Emma Lou Graham in Memphis, Tennessee. Throughout his life, he worked for different contractors as a pipe-fitter. Joel was a motorcycle enthusiast and enjoyed going riding.
Those he leaves behind include his significant other, Stephanie O'Quin; and his two daughters, Erika and Karioa.
Joel will be missed by all who knew him.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
340 MS Highway 35 North, Batesville, MS 38606
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Upcoming Events
Feb
25
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Wells Funeral Home
340 Highway 35 North, Batesville, MS 38606
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsFeb
25
Graveside service
11:00 a.m.
Antioch Cemetery
Herron Road, Courtland, MS 38620
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsServices provided by
Wells Funeral Home - BatesvilleOnly 5 days left for delivery to next service.