Ronald Curtis "Ronnie" Jackson of Hoover, Alabama, passed away February 21, 2024. A Celebration of Ronnie's Life will begin at 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at The Club, 1 Robert S Smith Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209.
Ronnie was born in Montgomery, Alabama, on July 20, 1956, to Curtis and Jerome "Judy" Jackson. He grew up in Autaugaville, Alabama, and after graduating from Autauga Academy in 1974, he pursued his passion for numbers at Auburn University, earning a degree in accounting in 1978.
Ronnie began his career with Pricewaterhouse in Birmingham. He became a CPA and continued his career with Aldridge, Borden in Montgomery. In 1981, he joined Regions Financial Corporation, then known as First Alabama Bancshares. He enjoyed a 26-year career there, serving variously as an Accounting Officer, Director of Investor Relations, and Controller.
In 2007, Ronnie joined Oakworth Capital Bank as a Founding Director and Chief Financial Officer. He served there through 2015. In 2017, he re-entered the banking world to help organize CommerceOne Bank which opened in June of 2018. He served there as Chairman of the Board until his death. Throughout his career, Ronnie enjoyed mentoring young bankers and always strived to help them in their professional life.
In 1979, Ronnie married his college sweetheart and love of his life, Sharon Stacey, and together they raised a family that would grow to include their children, Matt and Katye, their daughter-in-law Joanna Kerr, their son-in-law Carlos Gonzalez, two adored grandchildren, Curtis Jackson and Bennett Gonzalez, and their dog, Jack. Ronnie's legacy is carried on through his family, whom he loved with every fiber of his being.
Ronnie enjoyed spending time with his family and close friends, going to concerts, long road trips with Sharon, and Auburn sports. But when asked what his hobbies were, he was always quick to answer "the beach". He loved spending time at his beloved beach place and the doors were always open for his family and friends to enjoy with him.
Ronnie's love, laughs, wisdom, encouragement, and the joy he brought to life will be deeply missed by all who knew him. His was a life well-lived and a legacy that will continue to inspire.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to one of Ronnie's favorite charities: Alabama Sheriffs Youth Ranches, Camp Smile-A-Mile, or Greater Birmingham Humane Society.
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