For all of his 95 years, Dr. William Henry “Dub” Jackson, Jr. lived a life determined to do whatever it takes to share the gospel of Jesus Christ all over the globe. God called him home on January 19th, 2020 while surrounded by family in Fort Worth, Texas.
Dub was born into the home of William Henry and Margaret Gilbreath Jackson of Fort Worth on April 23rd, 1924. As one of three children growing up in a preacher’s family during the depression, he developed a deep faith in God, a love of music, and a passion for aviation. God used all of these elements as He molded him for a lifetime of service.
His education at Hardin Simmons University was interrupted by World War II, when he became a P-38 fighter pilot in the Pacific theater. He was privileged to fly as a part of General Douglas MacArthur’s honor guard at the signing of the documents of surrender formally ending the war. Dub grew to love the people of Japan and responded to God’s call to return as a missionary.
Returning to Hardin Simmons University, he met the beautiful and dedicated Doris Shirley who became his wife and partner in ministry for 68 years. He played trumpet in the famed Cowboy Band and received degrees from Hardin Simmons University, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, and an honorary doctorate from Hardin Simmons. Dub moved his young family to Japan where he established several churches including Tokyo Baptist Church and Asahigawa Baptist Church, as well as the Hotel New Otani’s Garden Chapel.
Despite opposition, Dub and Doris followed God’s leading to establish a new and innovative form of ministry that involved short-term missions of lay people in partnership with national Christians in other countries. Through their pioneering efforts, “Partnership Missions” became an important part of Christianity all over the world. Dub had the joy of seeing thousands come to know Jesus Christ as savior in more than 40 countries.
Dub Jackson is survived by his children: Shirley and Randy Roberts; Lynda and Mike Hughes; David and Darlyne Jackson; Juanita and Steve Hayden; daughter-in-law, Susan Jackson; his sister Annette Lipsey; as well as grandchildren Chris and Sofia Jackson, Michael Jackson, Olivia and Daniel MacDonald, Daniel Karr, Stephen and Tiffany Karr, Ashley and Brad Davis, Craft and Joanna Hughes, Lee and Katie Hughes, Clark Hughes, Kristin Jackson, Michelle Jackson, Jessica and Bob Webster, Stephen and Danelle Hayden, Preston and Stephanie Hayden, and Sandra and Mark Pepin, and eighteen great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Doris Shirley Jackson; his son, William H. (Bill) Jackson; his grandson, Jered Jackson; his sister, Mary Bond; and brother-in-law, Colonel Vic Lipsey.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Dub and Doris Jackson Scholarship Fund at Southwestern Baptist Seminary, PO Box 22500, Fort Worth, Texas 76122.
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