He was the owner/operator of Jackson Saw Shop for 52 years and a member of Pauline Missionary Baptist Church. Revel loved deer and squirrel hunting, water skiing, frog gigging and bow hunting. He killed his first deer at the age of 16 and was an NRA member for 30 years. He was a small engine mechanic, teacher and basketball coach. After the arrival of his granddaughters, he retired to spend more time with them. They were his pride and joy! In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his father-in-law, Cleo Padgett; his uncle, Joe Frank McNabb; and his longtime hunting buddy, Darrell Mainard.
Revel is survived by his wife, Victoria Jackson of Monticello; his son, J.R. Jackson and wife Shannon of Monticello; his daughter, Kristi McDaniel of Woodlawn; two granddaughters, Gracie McDaniel of Woodlawn and Mallory Jackson of Monticello; a brother, Bevel (B.J.) Jackson and wife Stephanie of Monticello; his mother-in-law, Kathleen Padgett; aunt, Lynn Burton; sister-in-law, Peggy Pritchard and husband Jerry of Pine Bluff; along with special family friends, Gail Mainord, Kay Carter and Carolyn Ripley Pierce. The family would like to issue a special ''thank you'' to Dr. Michael Fakouri, Theresa Duckworth, Monticello Police Department, the nurses and staff at Drew Memorial Hospital and Little Rock Baptist Health, and Pafford Ambulance Service.
Graveside services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Oakland Cemetery with Rev. Zan Pierce officiating. There will be a visitation preceding the graveside service from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Serving as active pallbearers will be Jerry Jordan, Jim Beck, Cam Franks, Trent Brown, Junior Burdan, and Larry Scogin. Honorary Pallbearers are Roger Dale Martin, Todd Dickinson, Henry Lee, Phil Gladden, Tommy Newman, and Bobby Wilkerson. Memorials are preferred to Second Chance Furdogs; PO Box 322 Monticello, AR 71657. You can sign Revel's guestbook registry on this page.
Condolences(16)
Dr Steven P Hand
Hermitage, PA Tuesday, April 23, 2024 RIP Mr. Revel!!! Just a GREAT all around Guy! My condolences to Mrs. Vicky, JR and KristyCliff Gibson
Monticello, AR Friday, April 19, 2024 Revel was truly one of those special people that the world was blessed with. Condolences to the Vickie, JR, and Kristina from Lisa and me. cliffRonnie Ham
Little Rock, AR Friday, April 19, 2024 To Vickie & BJ:With a heavy heart, I say I'm sorry for your loss. Revel was a great classmate and a wonderful friend. I always always enjoyed visiting with Revel. Besides High School, we went through College together. A wonderful person, he will be missed. My condolences.
Sincerely,
Ronnie Ham
Butch and Judy Selig
Benton, AR Wednesday, April 17, 2024 To all the family:We are so very sorry for your loss. Revel was a great classmate and friend for a long time. You wouldn’t find a nicer person anywhere, and he will be missed by many. Prayers for comfort during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Butch and Judy
Laci Harris
Monticello, AR Tuesday, April 16, 2024 I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Jacksons passing. He was always such a kind man. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.Laci, Crayton, Parker & Rhett Harris
Sharon Shook McIntyre
Monticello, AR Monday, April 15, 2024 Family of Revel,My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time. I knew Revel the biggest part of my life having been neighbors down the street from each other growing up on Borchardt St. He was a very nice person.
Sincerely,
Sharon
Larry Livingston
White Hall, AR Saturday, April 13, 2024 So sorry for your loss. May peace be with you in the days to come.Chuck Vining
MONTICELLO, AR Saturday, April 13, 2024 R.I.P. MY FRIEND we will meet again..!! 🙏🙏🙏Carolyn Pace
Wilmar, AR Saturday, April 13, 2024 I am so sorry for your loss. Rebel will always be missed.Elizabeth Warneke
Sherwood, AR Saturday, April 13, 2024 I know your husband must’ve been an amazing man because you always beamed with pride whenever you spoke of him. Sending you an abundance of love.💕DeeDee Kellum Smith
Hot Springs, AR Friday, April 12, 2024 So sorry to hear of Revel. Known him since school. Very nice person. BJ an all the family I send prayers.Barbara Newton
Monticello, AR Friday, April 12, 2024 So very sorry for your loss. He was a good and kind man. Praying for the family.Wayne Courson
Hamburg, AR Thursday, April 11, 2024 We are so sorry for you loss. You are in our prayers.Chris Barnett
Wilmar, AR Thursday, April 11, 2024 Sending condolences! Prayers are with you Vickie and family!Trisha Abbott
Monticello, AR Thursday, April 11, 2024 I am so deeply sorry for your family’s loss of sweet Revel. He was such a dear person and a dear neighbor for many years. My prayer is for your comfort and strength during the days ahead.Joe harrington
Monticello, AR Thursday, April 11, 2024 JRknown your dad for over 50 years. Always enjoyed our conversations. He did good work on my small engines for years. We always talked much about reloading ammo.
Sorry for your loss
Joe Harrington