He retired from the U. S. D. A. - Soil Conservation Service with 33 years of service and then worked 13 years for Ducks Unlimited. He was in the U. S. Army for 3 years, serving 13 months in Korea during the Korean War and was discharged August 31, 1964. He was a member and deacon of Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Monticello. He was a historian and avid story teller and loved telling stories and spending time with his kids and grandkids. He was the son of the late Glen H. Jacks and Lula Jewel Conner Jacks and was also preceded in death by one sister, Glenda Jacks Summerford.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Mary Jo Bradley Jacks of Hamburg; two sons, Steve Jacks and wife, Tina and David Jacks and wife, Kim, all of Monticello; two daughters, Lori Jones and husband, Rob of Lacey and Melissa Hartley and husband, Mike of Hamburg; one sister, Sue McClellan and husband, John of New Edinburg; ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Condolences(38)
Heather Naron
Hamburg, AR Thursday, September 9, 2010 Mrs. Jojo..I am so sorry we were not in town for the funeral! Josh, Lukas, Layla and I have come to love yall so much since moving next door! I think Lukas talks about yall everyday! He will be truly missed! If you need anything at all please don't hesate to call! We love you!! "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal."Josh, Heather, Lukas and Layla Naron!!
Amy Harrod
Little Rock, AR Thursday, September 9, 2010 I am so sorry to hear that Mr Louis passed away. He was a wonderful person and mentored us all when we were kids growing up in Hamburg. I am truly saddened and will keep the family in my prayers.Kevin Sterling
Benton, AR Friday, September 3, 2010To Bro. David and family,
My prayers are with you, and may God supply all your needs.
Tim Humphries
Little Rock, AR Friday, September 3, 2010 Some of my fondest childhood memories are the times I spent with the family of Louis and Jo Jacks. May God be with ya'll through this time of sorrow.Karen Carter Brown
Monticello, AR Thursday, September 2, 2010 To all the Jacks family. My thoughts and prayers are wtih you all. May God give you peace at this difficult time.Teresa Allen
Hamburg, AR Thursday, September 2, 2010 My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Mr Louis was a great man. Always had a smile on his face whenever I saw him, and always had a kind word, or story to tell you...God BlessGlen PERKINS JR
Monticello, AR Thursday, September 2, 2010 I am so sorry to here Louis has passed away, just saw it here. I worked for Louis at the Monticello office of the USDA Soil Conservation. He was always great to be around, He will be missed..Lynn Hulette
Hamburg, AR Thursday, September 2, 2010 My prayers are with all of you.....I have been going back over so many memories shared with Daddy Lou and mama Jo and the rest of you. I have been so very blessed to know this family....Billy Don & Jami Cecil
Hamburg, AR Thursday, September 2, 2010 We love you all very much, and lift you up in our prayers, asking God to shelter you in His arms and comfort you. Daddy Lou was so loved and will be greatly missed.Nancy Israel
Dumas, AR Thursday, September 2, 2010 Dear Mary Jo, i am so sorry about the death of Louis. I can just see Ritchie's excitement to see Louis as he walked through the pearly gates of heaven. My prayers are with you and your family.Nancy Hernandez
Hamburg, AR Thursday, September 2, 2010 Mrs. Mary Jo and Mrs. Lori I am so sorry for Mr. Jacks I have no words to say I will keep you in my prayers. I remember him when I worked at Farmers Bank He was a Sweet, Friendly Man with a smile on his face. May God Bless your Family. Love, NancyJames H.(buddy)morris
Hamburg, AR Thursday, September 2, 2010 To my preacher brother, this will make you look at death a little different than before, to the rest of the family, bro. louis was trained in his job by my father in law and I can say he was a real christian man with a very positive outlook on life and death, the morris family, mark& Karen lisa & alan Mike and tammy are prayng for you this day..Dr.& Mrs James H. MorrisMichael Reese
Hamburg, AR Thursday, September 2, 2010 We are praying for the entire family.Heaven knows all of the lives touched by the Jacks family!
God Bless,
Bro. Michael Reese
Rufus Henson
Monticello, AR Wednesday, September 1, 2010 Dear Ms. Jo, Bro. David and family....Your family has always shown me a wonderful example of what it is to be a Christian and to be strong in your faith. Losing a loved on is always difficult, especially one who has been the cornerstone of your family. I pray God wraps His arms around all of you during your time of loss and grieving.....as I am sure He is doing so with Mr. Louis right now. Heaven is rejoicing as another of God's children has come home. One day....you too will feel that joy. My heart goes out to all of you in love and faith. RufusGary & Sandra Murphy
Texarkana, AR Wednesday, September 1, 2010 Even though we never met Daddy Lou, we felt that we knew him because of our association with his children and their families. We send our love and prayers in your time of grief.Doug Curtis
Wickes, AR Wednesday, September 1, 2010 David and Family. Cherri and I are remembering you all in out prayers. Your family is very special to us and we are thankful to call you friends. I agree with another poster that we know what David will look like in another 25 years or so.Joel Dillahunty
Cattle Landing, Belize, TX Wednesday, September 1, 2010 Bro. David,Sorry to hear about your loss. You have prayed for us now we will certainly be praying for you.
Joel Dillahunty
Herbert Ray &Jamie Riley Carpenter
Promise Land, Hamburg, AR Wednesday, September 1, 2010 Dear Ms. Jo and family... Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. May God Bless and wrap his loving arms around you all .Love ,
Herbert Ray and Jamie
James & Linda Calhoun
Arkadelphia, AR Wednesday, September 1, 2010 Brother David and Family,Linda and I send our thoughts and prayers to your family. Having lost my dad to death a while back and my mom in April, I know the feeling of having a parent died. While we rejoice that they have gone to a better place, we sorrow for ourselves in not having them with us as before.
God Bless You,
Bro. Calhoun and Linda
Arkadelphia, Arkansas
Linda & son, Adam G.
Little Rock, AR Wednesday, September 1, 2010 I was privileged to work with Louis for many years at Arkansas Ducks Unlimited. He was and is a very special man of God. We had many discussions, but my most treasured of all is when we had spiritual discussions and prayed together about our families and our “DU Family”. Louis truly walked with God and I know the saints are all clapping and yelling that they are glad he is home, while we here grieve his loss. I thank God I knew him. Mary Jo, my prayers are with you and I know with the very special family that you and Louis have raised that they will be there for you in the days and years to come.God Bless and Keep You and your Family.
Linda and son, Adam
Kenneth Knoll
McCaskill, AR Wednesday, September 1, 2010 I enjoyed knowing Mr. Louis and listen to his stories while we were working on Wetlands Reserve Program projects.Becki and Jimmy
DeWitt, AR Wednesday, September 1, 2010 Mama Jo, Bro. David, Bro. Steve, Lori, Melissa and families,You are all in our thoughts and prayers as you feel this loss. But we also praise God for such a special man, Daddy Lou, was in our lives and set such a great example for us all to follow.
We love you and may God wrap His loving arms around you,
Becki and Jimmy Cullipher
Morris and Shirley Smith
Dermott, AR Wednesday, September 1, 2010 Mary Jo, Our deepest sympathy is with you and the entire family. You all will be in our prayers. God Bless you.Kay Craig
, TX Wednesday, September 1, 2010 I never met Bro. Louis but I can see what Bro. David will look like some day. I know there will be difficult days ahead but know that my family and I love you. Lean on the Lord and let Him Love you and know that you will see Bro. Louis again some day.Chuck Tucker
Conway, AR Wednesday, September 1, 2010 Mr. Louis was a great man and my thoughts and prayers are with you all.Mike Grubb
Hanahan, SC Wednesday, September 1, 2010 May God give you comfortEddy and Tracy Tucker
stuttgart, AR Wednesday, September 1, 2010 Mr. Louis was truly a great man. You will be in our thoughts and prayers!Mike & Cindy Featherston
Monticello, AR Wednesday, September 1, 2010 We are praying for you all. May our God wrap his arms around you as a family and give you comfort.We will miss daddy Lou very much, We will be reunited one day!!!!
Loren
, TX Wednesday, September 1, 2010 Dear Jacks Family,I would like to send my condolences. It can be extremely difficult to lose a loved one. That is why I wanted to share the hope found in the bible, the hope of the resurrection. Jesus stated at John 5:28,29 "The hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will come out." And at Revelation 21:3,4 it states that there will be a time when "...death will be no more."
These scriptures give us hope for the future as respects to our dead loved ones. Those scriptures have brought comfort to me and I hope it does the same for your family.
With Love,
Loren
Linda Jacks
Helena, AR Tuesday, August 31, 2010 We lost a good man. My thoughts and prayers are with Mary Jo and the family. Love to all.Tony Peebles
Lacey, AR Tuesday, August 31, 2010 Lori, I am so sorry to hear about your dad, you are in our thoughts & prayers.Tony & Betty
Mary Ann Stone
Almyra, AR Tuesday, August 31, 2010 To the Jacks family,Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Steve has spoke so highly of his father during his visits to Almyra Baptist Church. We know that Mr. Jacks is in the arms of his Lord and Savior. That must be an amazing comfort for you all. Just know that we are thinking of you as you journey through these days ahead. Draw near to the your Lord to carry you through.
Gary & Mary Ann Stone
Billy and Ruby Young
Star City, AR Tuesday, August 31, 2010 So sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.Kathy Kellum
Monticello, AR Tuesday, August 31, 2010 My thoughts and prayers are with you.ALan and Lisa Riels, Allison & AJ
Hamburg, AR Tuesday, August 31, 2010 Our hearts go out to each and every one of you. Mr. Louis was a wonderful man and was always so kind. He is no longer in pain and in such a beautiful place. Our prayers and thoughts will be with you. If you need anything at all, please let us know.Mark Meranda & Zach Cater
Monticello, AR Tuesday, August 31, 2010 Dear Jacks Family,May the "God of All comfort" and the father of all mercies surround you as you mourn the passing of your loved one. May you experience the peace that surpasses all understanding and may you be filled with the joy of knowing that you will someday, be with him again.
Sincerely,
Mark, Meranda and Zachary Cater
Julia Waddle
, TX Tuesday, August 31, 2010 I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Mr. Jacks. Although I never had the pleasure of meeting him, I can tell that he was a very fine Christian man because of the very fine Christian family he leaves behind. May God's eternal peace and love enfold you all and bring you comfort.Steve A. Davis
Monticello, AR Tuesday, August 31, 2010 Dear Jacks Family,Just wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts and Prayers! What a wonderful family you are and what a blessing you are to all around you. The family memebers that I have met are a blessing to me in many ways and I am sure that MR. Jacks was a big part of that!! Praying for you all!