He was a longtime resident of Moody, AL. faithful member of Bethel Baptist Church
and Raceway Ministries. He served 22 years in the United States Air Force and was a
Vietnam Veteran. He umpired baseball, softball or coached for 42 years. He started
the very first organized Umpires Association in Moody; Ball Rock Umpires. Dallas was
a proud graduate of the Class of 1960, Dillon High School, in SC. Where many lifelong, much
loved and cherished friendships were made.
He was born April 30, 1942, the son of Grady and Essie Jackson of Dillon, SC. He was
proceeded in death by his parents. As well as his wife Trudy "Nana" Jackson and his
sisters Iris L. Jackson and Juanita Jackson Blanton.
Mr. Jackson is survived by his daughters Kim Bostick (Marty) of Moody and Andrea Jackson (Tom) of
Navarre Beach, FL. Grandchildren Sandi Prestidge (Anthony), Dallas Bostick (Julyssa) and
Andrew Bostick. Great-grandsons Jason, Grady and Zachary. As well as a host of nieces
and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held and directed at Kilgore Funeral Home in Leeds. Brad Tollison
will officiate. We welcome family and friends on Feb. 2, 2020 to visitation from 1 - 2 p.m. with
a Celebration of Mr. Jackson's life to immediately follow. Mr. Jackson will be laid to rest
on Feb. 3, 2020; 2 p.m. at the National Cemetery in 3133 Hwy 119, Montevallo, AL 35115
Pallbearers: Marty Bostick, Dallas Bostick, Jonathan Clark , Colby Carpenter, Cole Truelove,
Harold Oliver.
Honorary Pallbearer: Andrew Bostick
The family appreciates the love and care given to Mr. Jackson and his family by the nurses and
staff from Village at Cook Springs and Kindred Hospice.
