James William Jackson, age 84, of Tuscumbia, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at his residence.
Mr. Jackson worked both in Arkansas and at Alabama Stone where he excelled as a diesel mechanic. He loved gardening and watching westerns, especially Gunsmoke. He loved all of his animals, and even the ones that wasn’t his, and always made sure all the animals had food to eat. He was a Christian man, who loved his God first, and all of his family with a deep fatherly love. His memory will be cherished forever.
He is survived by his daughters, Lola Pounders (Rickey), Lisa Hester (Mooch), Diana Wilbanks (David); grandchildren, Sheldon Curtis (Tiffany), Amanda Fisher, Landon Pierce, Peaches; great-grandchildren, Weston Fisher, Gavin Curtis, Gage Curtis; and several nieces & nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Martha Campbell Jackson; great-grandson, Jackson Fisher; parents, Jim & Cora (Bell) Jackson); and all five siblings.
The visitation will be 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 24, 2022 at Spry Memorial Chapel. The funeral will follow at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel with Bro. Tommy Crowden and Bro. Wayne King officiating the service. Burial will be at Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Rickey Pounders, Mooch Hester, David Wilbanks, Sheldon Curtis, Weston Fisher, and Bobby Young.
The family would like to extend a sincere thanks to the Hospice of North Alabama, J.W. Sommers, and to Tuscumbia Valley Missionary Baptist Church for your love and care of our family.
Spry Memorial Chapel assisted the family.
