CLEO B. JACKSON, a resident of Green Forest, Arkansas, was born September 10, 1923 in Denver, Arkansas, a son of James Troy and Beulah Mae (Epley) Jackson. He departed this life Wednesday, November 11, 2009 in Harrison, at the age of 86.
Mr. Jackson was a member of Green Forest Assembly of God Church. He was retired from Farmer's Insurance after 35 years and was Mayor of Green Forest for several years and State Representative of Arkansas for two terms. He was the founder and owner of Tastee Freez in Green Forest. He was also manager of Farmers Co-op in Berryville for many years.
He is survived by three daughters, Kathy and husband Sonny Parker of Harrison, AR, Faye and husband Jim Marshall of Harrison, AR and Suzette and husband David Maynard of Green Forest, AR; four grandchildren, Tracy Loucks of Harrison, ID, Jay Parker of Harrison, AR, Joe Birdsong of Smyrna, TN and Becky Maybee of Arkadelphia, AR; six great-grandchildren, Jessica Deterts, Rick Jean Blanc, Christopher and Tyler Birdsong, Brylie and Jackson Parker; and a host of other relatives and friends.
On August 15, 1942 he was united in marriage with Irma June Ayers who preceded him in death. He is also preceded by his parents, James Troy and Beulah Mae (Epley) Jackson; and his step-father, Cary King.
Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 P.M. Friday, November 13, 2009 at Nelson's Green Forest Chapel. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, November 14, 2009 at Nelson's Green Forest Chapel with Reverend Mark Bryant and Reverend Marvin Emmons officiating. Interment will follow in the Denver Cemetery under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service, Inc. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of the Hills, 825 Spring Street North, Harrison, AR 72601 or Denver Cemetery Fund, c/o First National Bank of Green Forest, PO Box 1900, Green Forest, AR 72638. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com.
Cleo was my first grade teacher at Denver Ar. He will be laid to rest at the Denver Ar. grave yard.