Billy W Jackson
Died: 10/15/2007
Description:
BILLY WAYNE JACKSON
He was born May 11, 1940 at O?Donnel, Texas to Earl and Mary Cryer Jackson . A resident of Longview for most of his life, Billy Wayne was a retired clerk for the United States Postal Service. He served his country as a United States Marine and was a member of the Marine Corps League, a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Scottish Rite. Billy Wayne was a member of the Judson First Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his father, Earl Jackson and brother, Jim Jackson. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Charlie Jackson; daughter and son-in-law, Lynn and David Warren; son, Jeffrey Jackson; daughter and son-in-law, Amy and Sam Collier; grandchildren, Micah Fisher, Jacob Adkins, Joshua Jackson, Megan, Hannah, and Kelsey Collier; three great grandchildren; mother, Wilma Jackson; brothers and sisters, Dessie McLane, Butch Jackson, Barbara Roop, Glenn Jackson, Debbie Morales and Anna Templin; aunts, Marhta Richardson and Nellie Jackson.
Comments
| User | Message | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peggy Osborne | At first glance you might only see a grumpy old marine sargeant, but if you looked beyond that you would find a friend for life. Bill was a dear friend to me. My kids called him "Uncle Bill". He was guilty of spoiling them. He loved God, his family and his friends. He had a wicked sense of humor that kept things interesting at the downtown post office windows. He not only gave to all kinds of causes, but he gave generously. I can remember him giving anonymously to the homeless people who came into the downtown post office. Inspite of the fact that he always felt so bad he managed to think of others. I will miss his friendship tremendously. | 10/15/2007 11:00 PM | |
| Micah Fisher | I remember going fishing with my paw paw all the time when I was little. He had this sticker on his door where he used to live that said never mind the dog beware of owner. I always thought that fit him well. He was tough and very loving. Tough when he needed to be and always loving.I remember riding out to the base just to go to the store and talk all the way there and back and try and figure out how many miles we went from the markers beside the road. He always pointed out the Indian Paintbrushes beside the road. They were always my favorite. My paw paw would drive to the ends of the earth and back for me. He was the toughest and strongest man I ever knew. He was superman. I always loved him and I always will. He will always be in my heart. He will always be my paw paw. | 10/15/2007 11:00 PM | |
| Casey, Hanna and Madisyn Squyres | Uncle Bill was a great man. He would do anything for anybody anytime. He was a busy body. Always on the go when life permitted. Uncle Bill should've been a photographer--Many will agree. He was always snapping shots of the family,friends,out door pics. He would make you laugh till you almost had an accident!! Those of you that know him know the kind of jokes he was always tellin most of the time, but boy were they funny. Everytime I was in some kind of bind, Uncle Bill of course was always there. My last move just a couple weeks ago He was not feeling well, but he helped me. It was so hot and I felt bad, but so thankful at the same time. The girls loved Uncle Bill, Hanna was special to him, he has been a big part of her little 6 years. Uncle Bill was always very involved in my life growing up. There may not have been any kids but he never missed one of Hanna's birthday parties. He was at all 6. and didn't miss Madisyn's first B-day. He will be missed by many and was loved so much. See you when we get there. | 10/16/2007 11:00 PM | |
| Becky Owens Perkins | What a shock it was to me to hear Bill had passed away. The world is an emptier place without him. | 10/16/2007 11:00 PM | |
| Ralph Clark | We will miss Bill in many ways. I know the kids eyes lit up when he came through the Church door. I have never seen someone with such a big heart for people and especially children. May God comfort his friends and especially his family in this time of loss. | 10/17/2007 11:00 PM | |
| The Jack of Pawns staff | Our deepest sympathy goes out to Billy's family. Billy was a favorite customer, always bringing in items that were so interesting for us to see. We have always appreciated Billy's business. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. | 10/17/2007 11:00 PM | |
| Amy Collier | I loved my father dearly. There was never a time when he was not there for me. I loved his humor and I remember the very first time I told him a dirty joke. I must have been about 18. He didnt laugh, he didnt turn red...but he did turn this very light shade of green. I asked if he was ok and he told me it was just a shock for him to hear his baby daughter tell a joke like that. But that joke opened doors for us. We could joke and laugh about anything. I am honored to have had him as a father. He was a very kind man and he loved my three daughters with all his heart. His last words to me were "Hug my girls for me". Well Daddy, I did hug them and will continue to hug them for you. I love you Daddy. I am going to miss you so much. Please be at peace and tell mom and Uncle Jim I said hello. | 10/18/2007 11:00 PM | |
| mary lou wilmeth | I have known Bill for many years from the post office. We have three daughters, and I used to bring them with me when I mailed a package or a letter. Bill was always a gentleman and would speak to our girls. I would set them up on the counter and he would tease them. We send out Christmas cards every year with our family photo in them. One time, Bill found a card of ours on the floor in the post office with our picture. He asked if he could keep it, and of course, I said yes. From then on, he was on our Christmas card list! I will miss him greatly. He was a kind and friendly man. | 10/25/2007 11:00 PM | |
| Lynn Warren | Oh Daddy, I miss you so much. The last time we talked you said that getting old wouldn't be so bad if you didn't have to hurt all of the time. Well, I am glad that you are not hurting anymore but there is a big hole in my heart where you used to be that can never be filled. I know that you are ok and with the people you loved because of the clock that started chiming when Amy and I were talking about you and Mama. That clock had not chimed in years until that moment. I miss you more than I ever thought that I could. Please be at peace. I love you | 11/15/2007 12:00 AM | |
| amy collier | Daddy, It's been six years and I think of you every single day. It's getting easier as time goes by, but there are still days like today that my heart aches for your hugs and humor. I miss you terribly and always will. | 12/8/2013 12:00 AM | |
| Amy Collier | Dear Daddy, Yesterday was your birthday and I thought of you every single moment. So much has changed in the 8 years you've been gone. I miss you more and more every day. I hope you were there to greet grandma. I miss you. | 5/11/2015 11:47 PM | |
| Amy Collier | Daddy, it's been eleven years since you've been gone. The pain of losing you has eased through the years but has never completely gone away. I doubt it ever will. I'm a grandmother now and I find myself wishing you were here to guide me through the tough spots of this period. I miss you more than ever and I will always love you. Say hello to the family for me. Love you bunches. | 7/26/2018 1:35 AM | |
| Amy Collier | Today would have been your 80th birthday. I have found that the longer you're gone the more I miss you. Some major changes have happened in my life in the last year and I really think you'd be pleased. You've been gone almost 13 years and the pain is easing, but I still have days where I still hurt from missing you. I love you, miss you and wish you were still with us. | 5/11/2020 11:09 PM | |
| Kelsey Collier | Hi Papa. Wow, things sure have changed in the amount of time you’ve been gone… I’m 23 now. I’m about to be moving from South Dakota to Florida. So even bigger changes are coming for me soon. I really wish you were here to see how everything and everyone has blossomed. Life is truly a beautiful ride, it’s just not as fun of a ride without you. I’m sure you’re watching down on us all somewhere. I love you and I miss you everyday. | 7/7/2021 10:40 PM |