4/3/15 —– John William Jackson

Mr. John William Jackson age 86, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2015 at Harton Regional Medical Center in Tullahoma.

Funeral Services will be held Friday, April 3. 2015 at 10:00 AM at the Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home Chapel.

Burial will follow at Bethany Cemetery in Normandy.

Visitation with the family will be Thursday from 5:00 to 8:00 PM.

Mr. Jackson, born in Cross Plains, Tennessee, but lived in Tullahoma for 80 Years, he was the son of the late William Henry and Effie Steed Jackson.

He was owner of Jackson Trench and Plumbing. In earlier years he worked in 32 states installing natural gas lines as a heavy equipment operator. Shortly after completing his tour in the U.S. Navy John learned to fly a Biplane, he enjoyed repairing antique clocks, wood working, avid gardener and he loved to dance. John served proudly for several years as the Commander for the Tullahoma VFW.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife “Ginger” Lois Jackson and one sister, Sara Stowell.

He is survived by two daughters; Brenda Mercier of Ashland City and Shannon Jackson of Normandy, one brother; Joe Jackson and wife Sharon of Flintville; one sister, Leron “Susie” Tipps and husband Bill of Tullahoma; two grandchildren, Aimee Fry and Sarah Gilbert; six great-grandchildren, Christian, Kaila, Devin, Aidan, Ian and Nathaniel.

Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.veteran --- Flag 2