Morris Jackson

Clovis Morris Jackson, 66, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was born December 28, 1947 to Clovis and Vera Jackson. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Blackland. He was a Vietnam Veteran in the United States Marine Corps and was a recipient of the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with palm and frame. He is also a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America, the American Legion and Free Mason Lodge 305.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, September 13, 2014 at McMillan Funeral Home with Dr. Walter Downs officiating. Burial will be in Jumpertown Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Mary Ann Jackson of Booneville; one son, Jason M. Jackson of Tuscaloosa, AL; three brothers, Gerald (Kathryn) Jackson of Marietta, Tony (Sherry) Jackson and Perry Jackson both of Booneville; three sisters, Catherine Stokes, Marjorie Ringer both of Paden and Sandra Stevenson of Booneville and a host of nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, M.D., Edward and Danny “Mike” Jackson.

Visitation will begin at 9:30 Saturday September 13, 2014, and continue until service time at McMillan Funeral Home.