of Sulphur Rock, AR
August 13, 1947 - April 1, 2015
Van S. Jackson Jr., 67, of Sulphur Rock, Arkansas died Wednesday, April 1, 2015, in Batesville, Arkansas.
Born August 13, 1947 in Batesville, he was the son of Van S. Jackson Sr. and Muriel Brewer Jackson.
Van was a 1967 graduate of Batesville High School. He had owned and operated Tommy's Kingburger since 1973. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and a member of Center Grove Missionary Baptist Church. He was a member of the North Arkansas Western Horse Association and the Arkansas Quarter Horse Association.
Survivors include a daughter, Rebecca Baker and her husband, Chris, of Mayflower, Arkansas; two grandchildren, Emily and Ella Baker of Mayflower; two sisters, Jane Thompson and her husband, Olan, of Cabot, Arkansas and Lathea Carlile and her husband, Dub, of Batesville; and several nieces, nephews and many friends.
He was preceded in death six months ago by his wife, the love of his life, Brenda Rider Jackson; his parents; and a sister, Anna Mae Lambert.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 4, 2015, at the Roller-Crouch Funeral Home Chapel in Batesville with Charles Bullington and Forrest Priest officiating.
Pallbearers will be Curt Coles, Christopher Grant, Dr. Mike Hopkins, Andrew Robey, Chris Knabe and Clay Neal.
Honorary pallbearers are Lynn Cornelius, Jim Cornelius, Rick Head, Dr. J. D. Allen, Larry Price, Paul Bray and Patrick Bray.
Burial will be at Center Grove Cemetery in Charlotte under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Friday at the funeral home.
Memorials made be made to the AQHA Scholarship Fund, PO Box 32111, Amarillo, TX 79120 http://aqha.com/Foundation.aspx
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23 Condolence(s)
Debbie Smith
Monday, April 6, 2015
Becky,
Ypu and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. We were surprised and saddened to hear last week of Van's passing. I know he really missed Brenda. You have your Kappa friends if you need anything. I know your Daddy will be missed. I know we will miss seeing him when we come to town.
Debbie Smith
James and Shirley Chapmans
Monday, April 6, 2015
So sorry to hear of Vans passing I worked for them for a few months they were great people..praying for comfort for you and your family..
James and Shirley Chapmans
Monday, April 6, 2015
So sorry to hear of Vans passing I worked for them for a few months they were great people..
Larry Dean Allgood
Sunday, April 5, 2015
I was saddened to hear of the passing of my friend and high school classmate. My God grant peace and comfort during this time of sorrow.
Sanders Lee Wyatt
Sunday, April 5, 2015
Becky, I'm sorry to of heard what has happened in the last several months. You're parents were always kind to me at the shows. I'm praying for you.
Hope Candler
Saturday, April 4, 2015
God Bless and Rest your Soul Van, you were a wonderful person and I was glad to have called you friend
Hope Lee Candler
Tammy Spurlock
Friday, April 3, 2015
Becky, so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Just know that Brenda and Van are watching over you and your family. We know that everything happens for a reason, we may not understand it now, but the good Lord knows. We will be praying for you and your family. Let us know if we can do anything for you.
Shirley Spurlock
Tammy Spurlock
Danny and Etha (Spurlock) Denton
Jane Sherrill Johnson
Friday, April 3, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of Van Jr.'s passing. I have a lot of good memories from when his family lived next door to us. You were such a wonderful family. I will keep you in my prayers.
Carl and Beverly (Haigwood) Johnson and Family
Friday, April 3, 2015
To all the Jackson Family: We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Van., Jr. We remember you
all from many years as members of East Boswell
Baptist Church at Batesville. So many fond
memories. Our love and prayers are with each
of you during this time of sadness. Our love
to all, Carl and Beverly (Haigwood) Johnson
and Family
Vickie Parker Ramsey
Friday, April 3, 2015
Beckie and family: John and I are so sorry for your loss. We pray for your strength and that you find comfort in knowing Van and Brenda are watching over you from above. They love you and are so proud of you!
Billy (Loyd) Anderson
Friday, April 3, 2015
My thoughts & prayer for Becky and her family in your sorrow and sudden loss of your father. He was a great friend & father. Love you! God Bless.
Linda Wood
Friday, April 3, 2015
Lathea, Dub, Rebecca and family, We were shocked and sad to hear of Van passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort each of you. All of you hold on to those wonderful memories.
Linda and Thomas Wood and family
Debra Wray
Friday, April 3, 2015
Becky, I will always remember the good times we had at the horse shows with you, your mom & dad. I so appreciate all the good food they cooked at the AQHA shows. They were wonderful people, I am blessed to have known them.
With much love
Laura Anderson
Friday, April 3, 2015
So sorry for your loss! Van was a great person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
In Christ,
Laura Anderson
Larry Young
Friday, April 3, 2015
Becky and Family,
So sorry for the lost of your Dad. He was a great friend not only to me but every one he knew.
May God comfort you at these hard days ahead.
Larry Young
Judy Young
Friday, April 3, 2015
Becky,
This is so hard losing Van this close to Brenda.
I think about all the great times we had at the horse shows and Tommy's Kingburger. Just remember you ,Chris, Emily and Ella was Brenda and Vans life. They are watching out for you from above.
I love You
Judy
Sheila Lambert
Friday, April 3, 2015
Extremely sorry to hear of Van's passing. I still think of most of you as family. Praying for you all.
Dick Bernard
Friday, April 3, 2015
Dear Becky.
So many memories since we moved here in 1974. Van and I always went around and around, but with much humor thrown in. Do believe we enjoyed picking on each other. I will miss my friend, as I know you will. But, for sure, your Mom is having some fun again, and some wise words for Pops..
Dick
Norman Sensabaugh
Friday, April 3, 2015
We are so sorry to hear about the death of
Van. Our thoughts and prayers are with the
family.
All our sympathy,
Norman & Lola Sensabaugh
Nick & Katrina Fudge
Friday, April 3, 2015
We both have a lot of great memories of Tommy's Kingburger and Mr. Van. Our prayers are with you.
Laura Bailey
Friday, April 3, 2015
So sorry for your loss Becky. Just know that your parents love you and are together watching over you and the girls.
glen and peggy reed
Thursday, April 2, 2015
Becky so sorry to hear you have lost your dad also. We will always cherish memories of Van and Brenda and you at the horse shows. May God comfront you and your family
Andy Buschmann
Thursday, April 2, 2015
A fine fellow. I always enjoyed my conversations with him.