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Willis Conrad "Jack" Jackson was born on June 26, 1940 in Artesia, New Mexico to Ted and Josie (Justice) Jackson and passed from this life on August 24, 2014 at his home in Bennington, OK at the age of 74 years, 1 month and 29 days.
Willis attended school at Indianola near McAlester and then enlisted in the United States Navy. Willis proudly served his country during the Vietnam Conflict earning several awards including 2 Bronze Stars.
After his honorable discharge, he moved to Texas and worked as a main frame operator in the computer industry. He later married Margaret Holden on March 16, 2005 and he retired to Bennington.
He was an active member of the Patriot Guard Riders of Oklahoma and the Victory Life Church in Boswell.
He loved to read, ride his motorcycle with Margaret and enjoyed working outdoors, but most of all he loved his time with his family.
Willis was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Eddie, Q.D., Wayne and Duford Jackson and his sister, Wanda Lavarnway.
Willis is survived by his wife, Margaret Jackson of home; son, Jeffrey Alan Jackson and wife Jennifer of Coppell, TX; daughter, Shellie Jackson of Irving, TX; grandchildren, Ruby and Elijah Jackson of Coppell, TX; brother, Rick Jackson and wife Karen of McAlester, OK; step children, Eric, Carl, Stephen and Daniel Teal and Heather Johnson; numerous step grandchildren and step great grandchildren; 1st wife and mother of his children, Wynonne Jackson and many close friends.
A celebration of Willis�s life will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, August 30, 2014 at Bishop Funeral Home in McAlester, OK. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brownsfuneralservice.com.
Arrangements are under the directions of Brown�s Funeral Service, Durant, Oklahoma.
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