Ernest Lester Jackson, 83, of Benton, Arkansas passed away February 3, 2026. Visitation will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Smith Little Rock Funeral Home (8801 Knoedl Court) with a funeral service following at 11:00 AM. Burial will be at Oakland & Fraternal Historic Cemetery Park. Following burial, the family will host guests at Pinecrest Memorial Park (7401 Hwy 5 N).
The service will be officiated by Pastors Don Fortner, Ron Ray, and Daniel Light. Pallbearers will be Stephen Perkins, Aaron Jackson, Tyler Jackson, CJ Malcham, William Light and Daniel Light.