Roy E. Jackson

Mr. Roy E. “Butch” Jackson, Sr. of Athens, Tennessee passed away July 14, 2024, at his residence following a brief illness. He was seventy-five.

A Graveside service will held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Jimmy Jackson officiating. 

Mr. Jackson was born August 10, 1948, to the late Roy “Littlen” James and Ruby Henry Jackson in McMinn County, Tennessee. Mr. Jackson worked as a Plumber Steam Fitter for the Union Local 43 Chattanooga, Tennessee. Mr. Jackson was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Janice Goins; paternal grandparents, Clint, and Matilda Jackson; maternal grandparents, Eli, and Eva Henry; brother-in-law, Delmer Goins, John McHone, Sr; nephews, Roger Goins, John McHome, Jr. 

Survivors include his wife, Elaine Phyllis Coleman Jackson, Athens, TN; two sons, Roy (Gene) Jackson, Jr. and Adam Jackson; grandchildren, Amber Jackson, Leah Jackson, Roy E (Trey) Jackson III; great grandchildren, Hayden Jackson, Colton Wallis, Braylen Jackson, Brentley Jackson, and Holden Jackson; two sisters, Joan McHone, Carolyn Stephens (Wayne); 

Honorary pallbearers will be Grandsons and great grandsons.

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