Obituaries

Terry Eugene Jackson

Terry Eugene Jackson, age 56 of the Green Hill community, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at his home. He was born October 15, 1957 in Warren, Ohio to Viola Blanche Fowler Jackson of Green Hill and the late Jesse Guy Jackson. He was a retired boilermaker and attended Green Hill Baptist Church where he loved church singing. He was also preceded in death by his two sons, Terry and Jeffery Jackson. Terry loved NASCAR and was a Mason where he was an active member of Eureka Lodge #40 in Monticello. He often visited other lodges so he could meet other "lodge brothers" throughout the nation. He was never a stranger to anyone and always received blessings by meeting new people. Terry was known as "Doc" in the motorcycle world. He was always there to help anyone in need. "Doc" was a Charter Member of the Free Born Chapter of the Widows Sons, an organization that introduces Freemasonry to the public as well as the motorcycle community. The Widows Sons is a worldwide Masonic Motorcycle Organization which, among other things, provide relief to the widows and orphans of our Masonic brethren. They help promote Masonic awareness to the public and the Motorcycle community while participating in many public charity events. Terry was a true freedom fighter and believed in belonging organizations which help protect our freedoms. Terry was a long time member of Arkansas Bikers Aiming Toward Education (ABATE District 18). He has served as President, Vice President and Road Captain for the Southeast Arkansas District. He is a previous recipient of the State Ray Gowen award and D-18 Member of the Year award. He was a founding member of Ride Free Arkansas PAC and a 10 year member of the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF). Terry dearly loved his ABATE Family. Survivors include one daughter, Brittany Jackson of Green Hill; his mother, Viola Jackson of Green Hill; two brothers, Jesse "Jay" Jackson and family of Houston, Texas and Danny Jackson and family of Magnolia, Texas; three sisters, Sharon Mattson and family of Phoenix, Arizona, Judy Morgan and family of Pinehurst, Texas and Pauline Copelan and family of Pinehurst, Texas. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, September 13 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial in Green Hill Cemetery with Masonic honors. Visitation 6:00-8:00 pm Friday at the funeral home. Memorials to: Arkansas Children's Hospital, 800 Marshall St., Little Rock, Ark. 72201. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

Published September 12, 2014

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