Kelley Ray Jackson

Kelley Ray Jackson obituary, Fort Gibson, OK

Kelley Ray Jackson

Kelley Jackson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lescher Millsap Funeral Service, LLC - Muskogee on Feb. 9, 2024.
Kelley Ray Jackson, 51, of Muskogee, OK passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024, in Oklahoma City, OK. He was born in Tahlequah, OK on May 10, 1972, the son of Louie and Kathleen Jackson.
Kelley was a loving husband, father, and friend. He had a smile that could light up any room he entered. Kelley loved making people laugh. Anyone who knew him would agree, he always had a few jokes up his sleeve, just to make you laugh. Kelley enjoyed the simple things in life, one of which was black cherry snow cones. Kelley also enjoyed golfing, gaming, and spending time and making lasting memories with his family.
Survivors include: his wife Crystal Jackson of the home; 1 son - Sgt. Anthony Jackson of Ft. Carson, CO; 1 daughter - Piper Jackson of Muskogee; bonus children: Vaughn Owens of Ft. Gibson; Halen Owens of Muskogee; Tyler Owens, Anayiah Owens, Cayden Owens, and Kendall Fitzgerald all of the home, as well as a host of other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Louie Jackson and Kathleen Jackson (Durant); grandparents Tim Jackson, Luella Jackson, Reverend and Mrs. Forbis and Teola Durant (Woolridge); and his sister Kimberly Jackson.
Viewing will be from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at Lescher-Millsap Funeral Home of Muskogee. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at the First United Methodist Church of Fort Gibson with Reverend Barry Collins and Reverend Don Griffin officiating. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery of Muskogee under the care and direction of Lescher-Millsap Funeral Home.

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