Leo Everett Jackson, Sr., 96 of Semmes, veteran of the U.S. Army, died at 3:00 AM Friday, July 27, 2018 at the William F. Green State Veterans Home. He was born September 27, 1921 in Silas, Alabama to James Kapok “Bud” and Bertha Lee Page Jackson. He married Ethel Rogenia Allen on March 18, 1950.
He is survived by son Kenneth Karl Jackson of Semmes; Grandson Brian Keith (and wife Kim) Jackson and three great-granddaughters Aubry, Lucy, and Ellen of Colorado; one surviving sister Minnie Culpepper and nephew Steve Culpepper of Pasadena, TX; nieces Kay Nancy Kimbell Hebert of Willis, TX; Lisa Marie Littlepage and grandniece Ann Marie Littlepage of Butler, AL; Cheryl Ryals of Mobile; and grandniece Lacy Leigh Boykin Jester and great-grandniece Grace Jester as well as many other nieces and nephews.
Leo was preceded in death by parents James and Bertha Jackson, wife Rogenia; son Leo Everett “Bucky” Jackson, Jr.; sisters Dorothy Louise Jenkins, Lottie Mae Boykin, Erma Grace Jackson, and Marie Bertha Littlepage; and younger brother James Lionel Jackson.
Leo was a member of New Life Traditional Baptist Church, Semmes, AL., He was an avid reader, loved to fish, and could cook a delicious rack of ribs as he did so many times at family reunions. He was a loving son, brother, husband and father. A resident of the Mobile area for many years, Leo had a successful Air-conditioning and Heating business whereby he helped many hundreds of local residents keep their homes in comfortable temperatures throughout the seasons. This gentle soul is and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Visitation is from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM on Friday, August 3, 2018 at Radney Funeral Home. The 1:00 PM funeral service will be officiated by Rev. Jack Smith from Leo’s home church of Faith Baptist and followed by graveside in Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Pall Bearers are Brian Jackson, Jerry Harris, Chuck Frawley , Wayne Ryals, Charlie Allen, Rob Allen, Daron and Joey Mosley honorary pall bearers.
