Douglas M Jackson "Dallas"

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.