Marvin S Jackson (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Marvin Silas Jackson, son of Alfred Charley and Emma Mary Churchill Jackson, was born August 17, 1933, near Morgan, Missouri. He departed this life Thursday, October 11, 2012, in Mercy Hospital, in Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of seventy-nine years, one month, and twenty-four days.
On January 9, 1951, he was united in marriage to Anna Lucille Swigert, and to this union three daughters and two sons were born.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Judy Jackson; and a brother, Merlin Jackson.
Marvin is survived by his loving wife of sixty-one years, Lucille, of the home; two daughters, Sherry Maxwell, and her husband, Dennis, and Penny Dame, and her husband, Chris, all of Grovespring, Missouri; two sons, Rick Jackson, and his wife, Marsha, of Grovespring, Missouri, and Randy Jackson, and his wife, Janice, of Lebanon, Missouri; eight grandchildren, Stephanie and Craig, Melinda and Troy, Mandy and Mike, David and Amanda, Ashley and Clay, Jason and Kadi, Stacy and Kyle, and Millie; twelve great-grandchildren; four brothers, Alvin Jackson, and his wife, Jolene, Kenneth Jackson, and Jerry Jackson, and his wife, Judy, all of Lebanon, Missouri, and Ronnie Jackson, and his wife Mary, of Grovespring, Missouri; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and many friends.
He was born and raised in the Morgan community. After he and Lucille were married, they made their home in the Morgan and Grovespring area, and lovingly raised their children. He was a longtime owner and operator of a used car dealership and also drove a gravel truck for several years.
Marvin had made his profession of faith in Christ and was a founding member of Ozark Community Chapel. He helped build the church and served on the board of trustees at the church and on the cemetery board.
In his spare time he greatly enjoyed fishing and playing the card game Rook. He had a wonderful sense of humor and liked teasing the children and playing practical jokes. He always said his greatest achievement was his family. He loved his family dearly and especially enjoyed his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Marvin was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and his accomplishments and know that his family and friends will treasure the wonderful memories he made for them throughout the years.
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