Earl Wayne Jackson

Earl Wayne Jackson October 9, 1926 – December 22, 2013 Services for Earl W. Jackson, longtime resident of Bryan County, are scheduled for Friday December 27th at 1:00 P.M. at Brown’s Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery. Mr. Jackson was born October 9, 1926 to Charles Edgar and Lela (West) Jackson at the Jackson Family Farm in Calera. He was a graduate of Calera Public Schools, Southeastern Oklahoma State College (B.A. In Education) and Northeastern Oklahoma State College (M.A. in Education). He was a classroom teacher, Principal, and Basketball Coach for a tenure of thirty-four (34) years. He taught in Public Schools in Wagoner, Blue, Calera, and Durant. He enjoyed success and recognition with the Girls Basketball Teams at Blue High School, Calera High School, and Durant High School. He was an Army Veteran of World War II (Army of Occupation) and was recalled for active duty in the Korean Conflict. He served with 45th Heavy Tank Company when the Durant National Guard was activated and deployed in June, 1950. Mr. Jackson was united in marriage to Jo Anne Moss, his high school classmate, on July 2nd, 1948, after his return from his first military deployment. Together they raised two sons, John Alan Jackson and Kevin Mark Jackson. He remained a mentor and counselor for his sons throughout his lifetime. Earl and Jo Anne celebrated sixty-five (65) years of marriage in July of 2013. Theirs was a lifelong journey of devotion and companionship that only death could separate. He is pre-deceased by his parents, his brother Loyd, and sisters Zelma Stephens, Edith Vinyard, and Willeva Crowell. He is survived by his wife Jo Anne, his son John Alan, his son Kevin Mark and wife Teri, and grandchildren Krystal Annette Jackson, Monica Lynn (Jackson) Shipman and husband Josh, Kara Kay (Jackson) Williams and husband Bruce, and Drew Alan Jackson and wife Kasey. The special joys of his later years were his two great grandsons Jackson Williams and Nash Williams. He was once again a teller of stories and life experiences with these two little boys. He greatly enjoyed the companionship and faithful care of his brother in law Lowell K. Moss and wife Mary. A special note of thanks is extended to Dr. Kevin Gordon, Dr. David Dillow, and Hospice Nurse Jennifer Browning for their professional and compassionate care. Other survivors include many nieces and nephews and a host of lifelong friends and associates. He was a member of the Calera Church of Christ where he served as an Elder and song leader in his younger days. Pallbearers are: Drew Jackson, Bruce Williams, Josh Shipman, Lowell Moss, Alvie Nelson, Dwayne Simpson, Lynn Jackson, and David Dillow. Honorary bearers are: Roy Rucker, Gene Robbins, and Harold Harmon. Memorials may be made to: Tipton Home for Children, Tipton, Oklahoma. Online condolences may be sent to the Jackson Family at www.brownsfuneralservice.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Brown’s Funeral Service, Durant. PDF Printable Version

Earl Wayne Jackson

October 9, 1926 - December 22, 2013