OBITUARY
Guy Wiggins Jackson
February 6, 1932 – February 12, 2013
MACON, GA—Mr. Guy Jackson, 81, died Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at Lizella Baptist Church on Friday, February 15 at 2 o’clock. Entombment will follow in Macon Memorial Park Cemetery’s Veteran’s Mausoleum. The Rev. Shannon Back, Rev. Doug Davis, and Rev. Chris Minton will officiate. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 6 until 8 o’clock. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Gideon’s International, Bibb West Crawford Camp, P.O. Box 28665, Macon, GA 31221-8665.
Mr. Jackson was born in Buchanan, TN to the late David Lyndsey and Ruby Lee Kirkland Jackson. He attended the University of Florida and Macon State College, and was in the United States Air Force. During his 24 year military service, he was a part of the Korean Conflict, and the Vietnam War, retiring as a First Sergeant with the 78th Air Base Wing. He also retired from Equitable Insurance Company after 35 years of service, where he was inducted to the company’s Hall of Fame. Mr. Jackson was a very active member of Lizella Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon and was a member of the Heavenly Bound Sunday School Class. For over 30 years, Mr. Jackson served his community as a Gideon, and had recently been honored as a 50 year Mason. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on January 31.
Surviving Mr. Jackson are his wife of 60 years, Liz Jackson of Macon; sons, Gary (Denise) Jackson of Macon, Edward Jackson of Marietta; daughters, Julia Lyles of Macon, Debbie Mullis of NC; grandchildren, Jeremy (Crystal) Mullis and Jason Mullis; Jerry, Jessica (Justin) Lyles Hall, Justin Lyles; Melissa (Jonathan) Bagley, Matthew, Megan, and Madison Jackson; great grandchildren, Kaden Lyles, Caleb Goss, Alexander and Anna Bell Mullis; sisters, Betty Owen, Joy (George) Greengrass all of TN; brothers in law, Ernest (Gail) Thomas of Bolingbroke, John Lee (Esther) Thomas of McRae; sisters in law, Nan Tedders of Milan, GA, Dale (James) Carrell of Statesboro; numerous nieces and nephews.
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Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery has charge of arrangements.
Services
- Funeral Service Friday, February 15, 2013
- Visitation Thursday, February 14, 2013
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RECEIVE UPDATESFebruary 21, 2013
you all have our deepest sympathy for your lost. friends of JOY AND GEORGE FROM P.C.B. FL. DR.AND MRS GERMAN AND ANNIE ORTIZ (OHIO)
Marilyn Heaton
February 19, 2013
Elizabeth & Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Guy. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary J. Grimsley
Brad & Jean Wyatt
February 16, 2013
Our prayers are with the Jackson family. He touched so many lives. We will miss him but heaven is a lot richer today with his presence. With our love,
Brad & Jean Wyatt
Danny, Sarah & Tristan Popish
Ginny McAnear
February 16, 2013
Liz, I wanted you to know just how fondly I remember your and Guy's presence throughout my life. The blessings you offered me and my family (especially Nana and Papa) are cherished. You are certainly on my mind through this difficult transition.
Mrs. Donnie Spinks and family
February 16, 2013
Your family is in our prayers today and in the days ahead. My husband and daughter had the priviledge of knowing Mr. Jackson through his work with the Gideons.
Larry Dillard
February 15, 2013
A man of "Biblical" proportions. Guy loved his God, his country, his family, his church, and his friends. He also loved those who needed to know his Jesus and was faithful in trying to help them find him.
A rare man, who always did all he could to fulfill every commitment he made.
Guy will be missed greatly by all who knew him.
Regenia F. & Richard Walker
February 15, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Diane Lawson
February 14, 2013
Gary and Denise, I am so sorry for you loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God put his arms around you and comfort you during this time. God Bless.
February 14, 2013
We salute your veteran. Our condolences for your loss and gratitude for your loved one's service to our country. A donation will made in his honor to Gideon's International. God Bless, 78 Logistics Readiness Sq. Robins AFB
Donald Watkins
February 14, 2013
My prayers go out to the family. May God comfort you in your time of grief.
Otha & Margie Dent
February 14, 2013
Liz,
Guy was our leader in the Gideons, a confidante and a Godly friend. We surely will miss him. We love you.
Craig Graham
February 14, 2013
I can't remember a Christmas without a card signed "Guy & Liz." My Mom (Elizabeth McCranie Graham) adored her sweet cousins. So much loss in the family lately, all I can offer is "you never lose the ones you love, as long as you love the ones you've lost." You are all so much in our thoughts and prayers.
February 14, 2013
I have been friends with this entire family since my grade school years. Guy will truly be missed, by all the people he ministed to and with at Gideons International, and all of his church friends, personal friends and family. Praying for all of the Jackson family. your sister in Christ,
Doris McDonald Howdeshell
February 14, 2013
Guy, love to you and yours. May you rest in peace. I know Dee, David and Toy will be awaiting you with open arms. We all love and will miss you dearly. Our big family is suddenly very small. In Christian love.
Joy & George
Edward Morley Adams
February 14, 2013
Guy, we have been praying for you. You will be missed until we see you on the other side. I count it a privilege to call you BROTHER and FRIEND !!
Denise Jackson
February 13, 2013
Dad, you brought so many gifts to our lives. The Love of God, Family and Country. I will miss you telling me to be good and getting a hug when heading back home. I will miss your Christmas Story, I will miss your prayers at every meal. You were and still are and will always be a blessing to me in so many ways. I will never forget you.
Your loving daughter-in-law.
Donna Howard
February 13, 2013
Thinking of all of you... I had surgery last Thursday so I can't travel.. but my thoughts and prayers will be with all of you... Uncle Guy is in a better place.. love to all of you.. Donna
Middle Georgia State College Bookstore
February 13, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family during this difficult time.
Debbie Mullis
February 13, 2013
Daddy I'm going to miss you alot.
Dane Yoshida
February 13, 2013
My condolences to all of his friends and family. I know from Jessica that he was very much loved and will be missed dearly.
Clint Putman
February 13, 2013
My prayers and condolences for the family. May the memories you shared together always be alive in your hearts.
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