He is survived by his wife, Betsy Jackson; son, Shawn Jackson and wife, Nikki; and grandson, Fletcher.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 am Monday, April 23, 2018, at Grace United Methodist Church, 3522 Secrest Short Cut Road in Monroe, North Carolina, with a memorial service to immediately follow at 11:00 am.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, Virginia 23060-9979.
Condolences may be offered at www.mcewenminthillchapel.com.