Charles was an active and faithful member of the First United Methodist Church of Monticello. He served as a Sunday School teacher for the Hutchinson Sunday School class, chairman of the administrative council and board of trustees. His community involvements included president of the Rotary Club (Paul Harris Fellowship), Union Bank and Trust Co. board of directors for 34 years and advisory director, Monticello School Board for 17 years, serving as president for 5 years, (Charles' grandfather, James Jackson, was the first president of the Monticello School Board). Charles also served as president of the Monticello Chamber of Commerce, benefactor of Southeast Arkansas Concert Association, member of the Drew County Historical Society, and co authored The Streets of Monticello and wrote the foreword to Thunder in the Morning, a World War II memoir. Charles, known for his kind and gentle spirit, loved and was devoted to his wife, Jo, and their four children and embraced them with a Christian heritage.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jo Hutchinson Jackson, and his siblings: Corinne Wilkerson, Lucy Vaughan, James Jackson, Agnes Lindhe, and Betty Sample, and two grandsons James Robert and Jonathan Bolls. His survivors include his children, Dr. Charles Jackson (Kerry) of El Dorado, Jimmie Jo Leech (David) of Stuttgart, Lucy Cyphers (Will) of Camden, and Deborah Thornhill (Dan) of Little Rock. Survivors also include 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and a special family friend, Sarah Blackmon. The family extends deepest gratitude to the Guest House, gracious personal caregivers, Mary Thompson, Brenda Freeman, Linda Shepard, Hiddi Watson. Angela Purifoy, and to the staff of Arkansas Hospice at St. Joseph's in Hot Springs, and the Monticello Medical Clinic.
Condolences(32)
Anders Lindhe
Fresno, CA Friday, March 16, 2012 We will truly miss our Uncle Charles - the last of his generation in our family. Monticello will never be the same........Pam Cyphers
Little Rock, AR Friday, March 9, 2012 You had such an amazing father and I know you will miss him very much. You were all so very kind and attentive to him. There is no doubt that he is at home with his heavenly father.Laine and Tony Poe
Little Rock, AR Friday, March 9, 2012 Amber: We are thinking of you and your family! We never had a chance to meet Far Far, but he sounded like an amazing man and know he will be missed! WE LOVE YOU!Susan Busby Wooldridge
Rogers, AR Friday, March 9, 2012 To the entire Jackson family,I have the fondest memories of your father and your family. I regret that I couldn't be there in person but my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Chaplain Scott Shafer, LT, CHC, USN
Yomitan, Okinawa, AR Thursday, March 8, 2012 Cousin Charles,You will be missed. I would say that we will not see your like again, but I have the privilege of working beside young men and women like you each and every day. God Bless You!
Thanks,
Very Respectfully,
Chaplain Scott Shafer, LT, CHC, USN
Gilda Henry
Stuttgart, AL Thursday, March 8, 2012 Dear Jimmie Jo and entire Jackson family:My thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the days ahead. May the love of God and wonderful memories give you peace and bring smiles- - even through tears.
Derek Boyce
Little Rock, AR Thursday, March 8, 2012 Dear Jackson-Cyphers Family,I am so sorry for your loss. From what my dear friend Amber has said Mr Jackson was an amazing man and grandfather.
Sincerely,
Derek Boyce
jana Martin landes
north little rock, AR Thursday, March 8, 2012 Dear Deborah:So sorry to hear about your dad. I lost my dad 2 years ago on Father's day. My heart aches for you. There is a piece of mine that will never be the healed. Prayers for you and your family.
Love,
Jana
Julianna Hurley
little rock, AR Wednesday, March 7, 2012 My thoughts and prayers go out to familiy and friends.Peggy Freeland
Camden, AR Wednesday, March 7, 2012 To: Lucy & Will and FamilyOur Deepest Sympathy to Each of you
In This Precious Loss of Your Father and
Grandfather.
Psalms 23
"The Freeland's "
Peggy and Ms. Bonnie
Pat & Tommy Matthews
Maumelle, AR Wednesday, March 7, 2012 Mr. Jackson was a true community leader and a gentleman. We appreciate the work he did on the Monticello School Board years ago.Tommy & Pat Matthews
Lisa Cornwell & Summer Campbell
Little Rock, AR Wednesday, March 7, 2012 Your family is in our thoughts and prayers...-Lisa & Summer
Randall Miles
Little Rock, AR Wednesday, March 7, 2012 Dear Jackson/Cyphers Family:I'm so sorry for your loss. I so remember Mr. Jackson in my days of growing up in Monticello and working at Union Bank. Since those days I have met and grown to love the Cyphers Family. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Randall Miles
Glenn Blackmon
Olympia, WA Wednesday, March 7, 2012 Our family so enjoyed knowing Charles Jackson over recent years. He shared so many wonderful stories about his community and family and about his amazing life story. We will miss him greatly.Pam Wadsworth
Fort Smith, AR Wednesday, March 7, 2012 My condolences to all of you. You had a very special dad. That First Methodist "gathering of souls" is growing "up there," and I am sure there was lots of rejoicing when your dad joined their ranks. I pray for peace and comfort for all of you.....Charles, Jimmie Jo, Lucy, Deborah....during this difficult time.Bishop Sam Wherry
Monticello, AR Wednesday, March 7, 2012RESOLUTION
To the Family of Mr. Charles Edward Jackson, Sr.
Bishop Sam Wherry of World Link of Churches & Ministries, Inc.-Baton Rouge, LA on this Eighth Day of March, In the year of our Lord Jesus Christ, Two Thousand and Twelve; submit the following resolution in recognition of Mr. Charles Edward Jackson Sr. This resolution is submitted on behalf of our deceased Brother in the name of Jesus Christ.
Charley, Jimmie Jo, Lucy, Debbie and members of the Jackson family ; Grief is a perfect normal response to the death of Mr. Charles Edward Jackson Sr. It is an adjustment process, which will allow all of you too gradually to accept this loss. The process is the same whether you are grieving the loss of a spouse, brother, sister or other significant person.
The death of Mr. Charles Edward Jackson Sr., from this mortal state to immortality is a great loss and it is necessary to acknowledge it not only to your self-but to others. The adjustment will be easier for all family members by feeling free in expressing your respective grief. In addition to your feelings of despair and loneliness; you have to lose control of your emotions. Painful as it is, it is part of the normal grieving process. However, there is also an intensifying of faith in Jesus Christ, which gives you sufficient inner strength to carry you through this difficult period.
Mr. Jackson was the catalyst in the turning point during those critical, challenging and difficult decision days at the dawn of the School integration period. His stately conservative demeanor and diplomatic initiatives piloted the Monticello School District into being the Flagship District of example and procedure in incorporating integration into the Public schools without public discourse. Mr. Charles being the Christian Gentlemen he is truly a Legend in the Monticello Region as outstanding Entrepreneur, Public Servant, Family and for the cause and betterment of the City of Monticello, Arkansas and the Region it Service.
Finally, with the passing of time, there will be a gradual severing of Mr. Charles Edward Jackson's thoughts and emotional ties. As you emerge from this bereavement, you will discover that you are a stronger person than you were before Mr. Charles Edward Jackson’s death, you all will have gained a deeper faith, along with increased sensitivity, and greater understanding and compassion for one another and for others.
Humbly Submitted
Bishop Sam Wherry
Hubert Clifton
DeLand, FL Wednesday, March 7, 2012 Very sorry to learn of Charles' death. We lived acros BollingAvenue from the the Family in the 1930s and 40s.Went t high school and college with him. Hubert Clifton
Ronny and Wrenetta Carr
Monticello, AR Wednesday, March 7, 2012 Deborah and family,So sorry to hear of the passing of your father. I have such fond memories of him and your family ya'll are a special family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Ronny and Wrenetta
John Paul Elliott
Cabot, AR Wednesday, March 7, 2012 So sorry for your loss. Your in the thoughts and prayers of the Elliott.Arlene Russell
Monticello, AR Tuesday, March 6, 2012 Charles and I were on the Museum Commission together. I looked forward each time we met to his stories about Drew County and about his years in the service. Mr. Jackson's sweet smile and gentle nature will be missed.He and his family are in my prayers.
James and Gladys Youngblood
Monticello, AR Tuesday, March 6, 2012 Please accept our sincere sympathy. Mr. Jackson was a true Gentlemqan. We always enjoyed our association wioth him. God bless his entire family.Janell Green Ray
Fordyce, AR Tuesday, March 6, 2012 I remember Jo and Charles when I lived in Monticello in the 1960's. They were such great people to know and were so kind to me.My condolences to the family.
Martha Barbee
Monticello, AR Tuesday, March 6, 2012 I'm so sorry for your loss. Mr. Jackson was a very nice man.John, Pam and Nealy Morton
Mayflower, AR Tuesday, March 6, 2012 Jimmie Jo and family, we have been praying for you all. May you and all your family feel the wonderful peace left for you by a Dad who lived his life as yours did. His legacy is obvious in the kind of people you all are. We are blessed to know him through you! Love, the MortonsLarry Kelso
Magnolia, AR Tuesday, March 6, 2012 Grace and I will be remembering the family in our prayers. God's best for you all.Melody Stackhouse
Stuttgart, AR Tuesday, March 6, 2012 Far Far is now at peace but will be missed by many. What little time I have known him I felt very blessed to have met such a Southern Gentleman. I loved his smile and determination. May God be with all of you (his family and friends) as you say goodbye to this wonderful man.Janice McAllister
Hot Springs Village, AR Tuesday, March 6, 2012 What a fine gentleman, your dad and grandfather! He and your mom were such delightful people. I know you have such cherished memories of them both. May God surround you with his loving arms, give you comfort and strength. With love and sympathy, Janice Gladden McAllisterKathryn Lawery
Morrilton, AR Tuesday, March 6, 2012 Mrs. Deborah,I am so sorry for the loss of your father. You and your family will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. I have heard so many things about your father to know in my heart that he was a good man and a very good Christian. May GOD bless and keep you during this difficult time.
Angela Purifoy
Monticello, AR Tuesday, March 6, 2012 My heart aches with saddness today for Mr. Jackson's entire family. I know how much he was dearly loved, especially by his children. The amount of love and dedication that he gave to his children, was returned equally to him. This family has such a strong bond, and Mr Jackson has an amazing family. I began taking care of Mr. Jackson in December and from the first day I met him he was always kind, and sweet. Everyone who knew Mr. Jackson thought the world of him. Mr. Jackson had many acomplishments within his life ,the one he was most proud of was his family that was very apparent as he spoke of them daily. The strong bond that you all share, will carry you through. I am so sorry for your loss of your beloved, precious dad. I have been blessed to have known him, thank you for allowing me too. My thoughts and Prayers are with you all God bless...Clara Cater
Monticello, AR Tuesday, March 6, 2012 Mr. Jackson was the sweetest man and he was one of the nicest people we have ever taken care of here at the Guesthouse. We will miss him so much. His children visited him every week and we got to know and love them too. Our hearts and prayers are with his family in their time of lost.Walter Chapman
Monticello, AR Tuesday, March 6, 2012 To the family of Mr. Charles Jackson: Sorry to hear of Mr. Jackson's passing. It was an honor to know him and visit him in the Guesthouse. He always welcomed visitors and enjoyed discussing his military service which was exemplary. He will be missed by all who knew him but the memories will live in our hearts. May the God of Heaven bear you up on wings of love in this your time of sorrow.Pat Savage
Monticello, AR Tuesday, March 6, 2012 So sorry for the loss of Mr. Jackson. My thoughts and prayers are with the Jackson family.