Jerry L Jackson

Jerry was born in Huntingburg, Indiana on February 27, 1942 to Harold Rudolph Jackson (Rudy) and Norma Austin Jackson.

He was preceded in death by siblings, Paul Ray Jackson and Jane Striegel.

Jerry was a devoted and loving husband of 65 years to Glenda Smitson Jackson. He is survived by his children, Troy Glen Jackson (Lisa) of Pleasanton, California and Thad Ray Jackson (April) of Elizabethtown, Kentucky. He was blessed with four grandchildren, Connor, Trevor, Ethan, and Emily Jackson. Jerry is also survived by his sister, LouAnn Harris.

Jerry was a 1960 graduate of Birdseye High School. He was President and CEO of Kriekhaus and O’Neil Food Brokerage. Jerry retired in 1990 to Sebring, Florida where he enjoyed making new friendships and memories. In 2004, he returned to Kentucky to be closer to his family.

Jerry was known for serving his community and helping others. He was a 56 year member of Bethlehem Lodge No. 574 in Birdseye, Indiana. As a young professional, he earned Jaycee of the Year for his commitment to local community service projects in Newburgh, Indiana. On March 23, 1973, Jerry was commissioned as a Kentucky Colonel by Governor Wendell Ford. While living in Santa Claus, Indiana, he served as President of the town council, Christmas Lake Village Country Club, and general chairperson of the Nicklaus Fest. Those who knew Jerry will remember his love for his family and friends, but his greatest enjoyment came from being Gramps to his grandchildren.

A service honoring his life will be held on Friday, October 9, 2026 at 3:30pm at Northside Baptist Church, 1800 Pear Orchard Road, Elizabethtown, KY 42701.

A private graveside service will be held in Birdseye, Indiana at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Northside Baptist Church.

Condolences may be expressed online at brownfuneral.com.