Dema F. Jackson
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Visitation Schedule
Roller-Ballard Funeral Home
306 S. Main
Benton, AR  72015
Monday, July 6, 2015
6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Service Schedule
Trintiy Baptist Church
702 Church St.
Benton, AR  72015
Tuesday, July 7, 2015
10:00 a.m.
Cemetery
Pinecrest Memorial Park
7401 Hwy 5 N.
Alexander, AR  72002
Memorial Contributions
Saline Memorial Hospital
23157 Hwy I-30
Hospice House
Bryant, AR  72022
Dema F. JacksonI am a Veteran.

of Benton, AR

August 3, 1920 - July 2, 2015

Dema F. ''Jack'' Jackson, 94, of Benton went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 2, 2015 at Saline Memorial Hospital Hospice House in Bryant. He was born August 3, 1920 in Kirby, AR to the late Francis and Rebecca Jackson.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Iva ''Genny'' McCrea of Clarendon; granddaughter, Kim Atkinson of Birmingham, AL; sisters, Ruby Martishaw and Ester Skinner, and brothers, H.G. ''Sport'' Jackson and Earnest Jackson.

Jack proudly served in the U.S. Army earning several bronze stars. He was a Staff Sergeant in the 233rd Army Air Forces Base Unit and was deployed to Europe during WWII.

Jack retired as a Plant Supervisor from WELSCO Welder's Supply in Maumelle, AR after 35 years of service. He retired to Harris Brake Lake in Perryville where he was an avid fisherman and hosted many delicious fish fries. Jack and Genny moved to Benton in 2000. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Benton.

Survivors include his children, Gene (Rosemary) Jackson of Richmond, IN, Darla (Gene) Word of Benton, Peggy (Jim) Conrad of Cabot, Mike (Susan) Jackson of North Little Rock, and Tommy Jackson of Richmond, IN; one sister, Syble Hodge of Conway; seven grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at Trinity Baptist Church in Benton with Bro. Mike Titsworth officiating. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. Serving as pallbearers will be Jeremy Jackson, Shawn Jackson, Todd Jackson, Darrell Green, Terrell Woodall, and Jimmy Conrad.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday evening, July 6th at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (315-4047).

A special thanks to Saline Memorial Hospital Hospice House and their caring doctors and nurses, especially Dr. Mark Martindale.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Saline Memorial Hospital Hospice House, 23157 I-30, Bryant, AR 72022.


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Dee Davis
Little Rock, AR
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Tuesday, July 7, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with all the family today. Much Love, Dee

Melissa haynes
Sheridan,
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Monday, July 6, 2015

I loved mr jackson, when i worked at walgreens he would come in almost every morning with a big smile on his face, gather the things he needed and would always make sure he came by the pharmacy to check on me, he was truly a ray of sunshine :) may God be with your family in this time.

Wayne &Sherri Hinds
Conway,
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Monday, July 6, 2015

We sure missed Mr. Jackson when he moved from Harris Break. He was a great neighbor.

Sherry Gray
Benton, AR
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Monday, July 6, 2015

Dear Jackson family,
Our family bought the cabin near your sweet parents, in 1990, at Harris Brake Lake. We have wonderful memories of your sweet "Mr. and Mrs. Jackson". They watched our babies grow up, on our visits there, until they moved, we sent them Christmas cards every year. Mr. Jackson called us after each card was received and caught up with us and updated us on what was happening with them. We truly missed them when they moved away from the lake. There are no finer people in this world than the Jacksons, we will remember them fondly always. Bobby, Sherry and Jacob Gray

Oscar & Marisue Jones
El Paso, AR
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Monday, July 6, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family. It is a sad day for you. Its never easy to give up our loved ones even if their bodies are tired and worn out. A very good man and the world is a better place because he lived.

Judy Jolley
Greenbrier,
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Saturday, July 4, 2015

My dear Peggy and Darla and family, I am so sorry to learn of you loss. Your daddy was one of the sweetest men I have ever known. The kindness he showed me was unmistakable of a Christian nature. His smile warmed a room and his love for his family touched my heart. I know you will miss him, but be ever thankful that he no longer suffers but sings praises in the presence of the Lord! Love and prayers to all.

Charlotte & Gsry Scott
Horn Lske,
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Thursday, July 2, 2015

I have been praying for all of you. I know how much you have all prayed for me. The Lord has answered all of our prayers. Uncle Dema has always been a blessing to the entire family. He will continue to be. Just think how happy he must be to be with Aunt Genny. What a wonderful ending for a beautiful man. Wish I could be there with all of you. We love you much!