Jackie Lee Laster, age 57, Russellville, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at his residence.
Jackie was born on December 18, 1959 to James Russell & Essie Laster. He had a love for police officers, was an avid Alabama fan, and loved all music, but especially Garth Brooks. He never went anywhere without his pocket knives, which he had quite a collection.
Jackie’s visitation will be held 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, January 27, 2017 at Spry Memorial Chapel, which the family would like to invite you to wear your Alabama colors in memory of Jackie. The funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Spry Memorial Chapel with Bobby Bolton speaking at the service. Burial will be at Bethsaida Cemetery.
He is preceded in death by his parents, James Russell & Essie (Johnson) Laster; and brothers, Pelham Bryce Laster and Thomas James Laster.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his sister, Rose Abbott (husband, Anthony); brother, Ray Laster (wife, Helen); sister-in-law, Minnie Laster; nieces & nephews, Angela Abbott (Lee), Sheena Hamm (Doc), Shannon Smith (Judy), William Laster, Anthony Laster (Stephanie), Barry Laster (Pat); great-nephews & niece, Justin Abbott (Rachel), Josh Abbott, Emma Hamm; as well as a host of other nieces & nephews; special family friend, Karen Nolen (husband, Clay), and Jackie’s imaginary friend, Bob, his flying truck, and his dog, Billy. The pallbearers will be PeeWee Copeland, DaKota Nolen, Anthony Laster, Josh Abbott, Barry Laster, Justin Abbott, Zac Nolen, and Clay Nolen. Honorary pallbearer will be Kent Shannon.
The family would like to extend special thanks to the nurses and staff of Russellville Hospital and Hospice of North Alabama for your love and care of our family.
Spry Memorial Chapel assisted the family.
