of St. Joe, AR

August 17, 1943 - October 2, 2022

Lewis Franklin Jackson, age 79, of St. Joe, Arkansas passed from this life on Sunday, October 2nd, 2022 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison, Arkansas. He was born in a small town in south Arkansas near Newport on August 17th, 1943 to Lewis F. Jackson Sr. and Alma L. Long Jackson.

Lewis grew up on a small farm in south Arkansas along with his sisters, Joyce and Mary. At the age of 9, Lewis and his family moved to Southern California. He was an avid fisherman and loved being outside. Lewis met the love of his life in the summer of 1989 when he met and fell in love with Elaine. He had many friends and always had a smile on his face or a funny story to share. Lewis and Elaine moved to Arkansas in 2005 to take care of Baylee and William. Lewis lived out the best years of his life in Arkansas with his wife and best friend by his side. Lewis always tried to help people to the best of his ability. His kindness and sense of humor will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Survivors include his wife of 30 plus years, Elaine Jackson; daughter, Melody and husband, Rick; grandchildren, Baylee, William and wife, Briana, Kylie, Matthew and O'Shen and great-grandchildren, Colton, Jackson and Bethany. Lewis is preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Alma Long; his sisters, Joyce and Mary; one son and many other family members.

Memorial services for Lewis will be 3:00 PM Sunday, October 9th, 2022 at Church by the River in St. Joe, Arkansas with Bro. Nathan Middleton officiating. A small fellowship will be held at the church after the service. Honorary bearers will be Paramedic Gregory Spurlock, EMT Melanie Meyer, PA Tabatha Luneau, Dr. Rassmusson and General Surgeon Eric Graham.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Coffman Funeral Home
923 Highway 65 North
Marshall, AR  72650
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com