Dema F. "Jack" Jackson

Dema F. "Jack" Jackson, 94, of Benton went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 2, 2015 at Saline Memorial Hospital Hospice House in Bryant. He was born Aug. 3, 1920 in Kirby, Ark. to the late Francis and Rebecca Jackson. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Iva "Genny" McCrea of Clarendon; granddaughter, Kim Atkinson of Birmingham, Ala.; sisters, Ruby Martishaw and Ester Skinner, and brothers, H.G. "Sport" Jackson and Earnest Jackson. Jack proudly served in the U.S. Army earning several bronze stars. He was a Staff Sergeant in the 233rd Army Air Forces Base Unit and was deployed to Europe during WWII. Jack retired as a Plant Supervisor from WELSCO Welder's Supply in Maumelle, Ark. after 35 years of service. He retired to Harris Brake Lake in Perryville where he was an avid fisherman and hosted many delicious fish fries. Jack and Genny moved to Benton in 2000. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Benton. Survivors include his children, Gene (Rosemary) Jackson of Richmond, Ind., Darla (Gene) Word of Benton, Peggy (Jim) Conrad of Cabot, Mike (Susan) Jackson of North Little Rock, and Tommy Jackson of Richmond, Ind.; one sister, Syble Hodge of Conway; seven grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at Trinity Baptist Church in Benton with Bro. Mike Titsworth officiating. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 7 p.m. Monday evening, July 6 at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (315-4047). A special thanks to Saline Memorial Hospital Hospice House and their caring doctors and nurses, especially Dr. Mark Martindale. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Saline Memorial Hospital Hospice House, 23157 I-30, Bryant, Ark. 72022. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.