Ronald Lee Jackson Sr.

Ronald L Jackson Sr., age 80, gained his “Gold” Wings on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Ron enjoyed living, riding motorcycles, and working on all types of vehicles. He was a very skilled mechanic for as long as we can remember. He was an avid motorcycle rider for most of his life. His passion became Honda Gold Wings. He rode them until he just couldn’t ride anymore. Beloved Dad and Papaw to his children and his five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He enjoyed being a papaw so much. He loved hearing about all their accomplishments, sports, and especially loved receiving all the photos we could send when he couldn’t be at their events or games.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Burl and Ruby Jackson; brother, Burl Jackson Jr., sister, Nancy Colburn; brother-in-laws, Kenneth Storie and Joe Colburn; sister-in-law, Carolyn Jackson.

He is survived by his four children, Ronald Jackson Jr., William Jackson, Teresa "Tracy" Jackson, and Stacy (Greg) Tye; five grandchildren, Brittany Pruitt, Serenity Jackson, Gregory Tye Jr., Aaron Tye, and Braxton Tye; one great-grandchild, Maizee Tye; brothers, Charles Jackson and Stevan (Robin) Jackson; sister, Brenda Jo Storie; nephew, Charlie (Cheryl) Jackson; niece, Jennifer (Gary) Mays.

REST EASY DAD (PAPAW)! WE LOVE AND MISS YOU SO MUCH!

Celebration of Life will be held at Weaver Funeral Home, 5815 Western Ave, Knoxville, TN 37921, US, on November 21, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.