Joe A. Jackson, 86, of Springfield, MO, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2016. Born July 22, 1929 to Robert and Mildred Jackson. He is preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Geneva Isabelle Stone, infant daughter Nancy Ann and three brothers.
Joe enlisted in the Army in 1951, serving two full years in the Korean War, and another 20 years in Army Reserves. He was proud to be a soldier. He retired from Herrmann Lumber of Springfield after 42 years as yard foreman.
Joe leaves behind three sons and their wives, Ed and Christine, Tim and Lila, Mark and Barbara, 9 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren, whom they called Poppy Joe. He is survived by two brothers and one sister, Bob, Roger, and Nancy.
Joe enjoyed woodworking, coin collecting, target shooting, and making ammunition.
Graveside service in Fordland Cemetery.
Published in the News-Leader on Jan. 31, 2016
Joe enlisted in the Army in 1951, serving two full years in the Korean War, and another 20 years in Army Reserves. He was proud to be a soldier. He retired from Herrmann Lumber of Springfield after 42 years as yard foreman.
Joe leaves behind three sons and their wives, Ed and Christine, Tim and Lila, Mark and Barbara, 9 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren, whom they called Poppy Joe. He is survived by two brothers and one sister, Bob, Roger, and Nancy.
Joe enjoyed woodworking, coin collecting, target shooting, and making ammunition.
Graveside service in Fordland Cemetery.
Published in the News-Leader on Jan. 31, 2016
Joe A. Jackson, 86, of Springfield, MO, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2016. Born July 22, 1929 to Robert and Mildred Jackson. He is preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Geneva Isabelle Stone, infant daughter Nancy Ann and three brothers.
Joe enlisted in the Army in 1951, serving two full years in the Korean War, and another 20 years in Army Reserves. He was proud to be a soldier. He retired from Herrmann Lumber of Springfield after 42 years as yard foreman.
Joe leaves behind three sons and their wives, Ed and Christine, Tim and Lila, Mark and Barbara, 9 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren, whom they called Poppy Joe. He is survived by two brothers and one sister, Bob, Roger, and Nancy.
Joe enjoyed woodworking, coin collecting, target shooting, and making ammunition.
Graveside service in Fordland Cemetery.
Published in the News-Leader on Jan. 31, 2016
Joe enlisted in the Army in 1951, serving two full years in the Korean War, and another 20 years in Army Reserves. He was proud to be a soldier. He retired from Herrmann Lumber of Springfield after 42 years as yard foreman.
Joe leaves behind three sons and their wives, Ed and Christine, Tim and Lila, Mark and Barbara, 9 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren, whom they called Poppy Joe. He is survived by two brothers and one sister, Bob, Roger, and Nancy.
Joe enjoyed woodworking, coin collecting, target shooting, and making ammunition.
Graveside service in Fordland Cemetery.
Published in the News-Leader on Jan. 31, 2016
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