Mr. Jerry D. Jackson
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Mr. Jerry D. Jackson

  • December 11, 1926 - January 2, 2012
  • Mesquite, Texas
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“I am so shocked to read of Jerry's passing. We knew Jerry from the VFW Post 8785 in Mesquite. He was a wonderful man, certainly a gentleman. He...Read More » ”
1 of 9 | Posted by: PAUL AND LINDA WELLS - BUFFALO, TX

“Cleonne--Please accept our condolences in the loss of your father. Your family is in our thoughts. ”
2 of 9 | Posted by: Linda Redd and Rita Green - TX

“I am so sorry for your loss, Babbie and Cleone. My prayers are with your faimily. It was an privilege to share grandparent honors with him for our...Read More » ”
3 of 9 | Posted by: Pat Goolsby - Mesquite, TX

“Babbett and Cleonne, I'm so sorry for your loss. My favorite memory of your father will always be Colton's first birthday where he wanted to attach a...Read More » ”
4 of 9 | Posted by: Lisa James - Mesquite, TX

“Babette and Cleonne - I was devastated to hear of your father's passing and I know you will miss him, too. We remained friends for a long time and...Read More » ”
5 of 9 | Posted by: Pat Murphy - Overland Park, KS

“Babette, I'm so sorry for your loss but I will carry lots of good memories of Jerry with me! ”
6 of 9 | Posted by: Tim Allen - Dallas, TX

“Cleonne and Babbett, I am so sorry for your loss. Andrea, Kristi and I are praying for you and your families. With love, Janeen & Kristi Adams,...Read More » ”
7 of 9 | Posted by: Janeen Adams - Mesquite, TX

“Babbett, We are so sorry for your loss. Your dad was in good hands right up to the last breath with as good of care as you gave him over all these...Read More » ”
8 of 9 | Posted by: Pam Frantz - Mesquite, TX

“We are so sorry for your loss. Praying for God's comfort and peace over your family. ”
9 of 9 | Posted by: Derald & Tammie Cooper - Forney, TX


Jerry was born on December 11, 1926 in Paris, Texas and passed away January 2, 2012 in Sunnyvale, Texas. Jerry loved fishing and was a big fan of Nascar and the Dallas Cowboys. He served his country in the Navy during WWII. During the last part of his life he spent much time with his favorite pals, Tina and Ginger, his dogs, which he adored and they loved him. He was also known for his all time favorite snack, Starburst and Skittles which he enjoyed daily.
Jerry is preceded in death by his son, Dewain Jackson; mother, Ruby Cleo Jackson and by brother, Weber Jackson. He is survived by his loving daughters Cleonne Midgett and husband, Dennis and Babbett Bradshaw and Michael; one sister, Helen Morris; seven grandchildren: Jason Midgett, Kelly Madry, Patricia Johnson, Colton Bradshaw, Hailey Dalrymple, Landon Bradshaw and J. D. Russom and by six great-grandchildren. Family Gathering will be Wednesday, from 6-8:pm. Funeral Services will be held 2:00p.m. Thursday, January 5, 2012 at Anderson/Clayton Chapel with Rev. David Griffin officiating. Interment to follow at Grove Hill Memorial Park.