Jackson married Edwina Lowe on April 24, 1992, in Brownfield. He was a happy, peaceful person with a great sense of humor. He loved to laugh and joke with everyone and never met a stranger (as all local restaurants can testify). Jackson loved animals He was a devoted husband and father. After graduating from the University of Virginia he contracted Polio. On his crutches Jackson volunteered as a teacher in Laos for three years with the forerunner of the Peace Corps. He taught science at Union School for fourteen years and enjoyed visiting with former students. He was a past president of the Lion's Club and was a member of the First Christian Church in Brownfield.

Jackson is survived by his wife, Edwina of Brownfield; 2 daughters, Pamela Dawson and husband Charles of Clyde and Juliann White of Roanoke, VA; 2 granddaughters, Deanna and Shelbie Dawson of Clyde.