of Yellville, AR
August 22, 1944 - July 11, 2017
Gordon Jackson age 72, of Yellville, Arkansas passed away Tuesday July 11, 2017 at Baptist Health in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Mr. Jackson was born in Creston, Iowa August 22, 1944 to the late Everett ''Chili'' and Thea (Farwell) Jackson.
Gordon worked for 29 years as a teacher/coach. He taught for the most part American History, Economic, and Driver Education. He always wanted to be remembered as a TEACHER. He tried to teach his student to think independently and to have the highest respect for themselves. Mr. Jackson moved to Marion County in 1976. He worked in the Yellville-Summit school system for 19 years. He also held various other part-time jobs.
Survivors include his beloved wife Kay Jackson of Yellville, Arkansas; two sons: Brad Jackson and his wife, Robin, and grandson Eli of Roland, Arkansas; Ryan and his wife, Martha, and two grandsons: Drew and Isaiah (Toot) of Yellville, Arkansas; and a sister Paula Sink of Corning, Iowa.
He was preceded in death by his father ''Chili'' Jackson (killed in WWII) and his mother Thea Haering; and his brother Doug Jackson of Yellville, Arkansas.
A Gathering of Remembrance will be 10:00 am, Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Roller-Burns Funeral Home Chapel with Patsy Scott officiating. Upon Mr. Jackson's request, no flowers.
Memorial contributions may be made to Freedom Fellowship, 48 Buster Drive, Yellville, AR 72687
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Jackson's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Reading Rev. 21:3, 4 and John 5:25 have always brought me comfort, and hopefully will do the same for you.
I know Gord has touched the lives of so many during his life as a teacher, a neighbor and as a father and husband. I grew up with Gord in my life and my first thoughts go to his laugh. R.I.P Gord, you will be missed.
Your cousin, Barb