of Batesville, AR
August 15, 1944 - March 8, 2015
Ron Jackson, 70, of Batesville died Sunday, March 8, 2015, at Batesville Health and Rehab.
Born August 15, 1944, in Batesville, he was the son of Samuel E. Jackson and Valetta Fletcher Jackson.
Ron was a hard worker, dependable and irascible. He worked in maintenance for McDonalds and also worked at Cabot Florist in North Little Rock.
Ron enjoying fishing, motorcycles, four wheeling, mudding, the outdoors, and high school and college basketball. He liked ''muscle cars'' and owned a Mustang and a Thunderbird. He was a member of the First Nazarene Church of Little Rock.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Shirley Jackson of Batesville; one son, Kevin Jackson of Batesville; a sister, Melba Jackson of Malvern; and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at the Roller-Crouch Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend John Drymon officiating.
Visitation is from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 10, 2015, at the funeral home.
God bless and comfort all the family. I am privileged to be Melba's pastor, and our prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Dear Shirley & Kevin,
That is such sad news because we had known him so long. Ronnie and I shared a love for sports and used to enjoy many Traveler games together. I know you all will miss him as we will. Just think of all the good times you all enjoyed together. May the Lord guide you all through this and be constantly by your side. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
So sorry kevin and shirley. He will be missed by many!