JOHN FRANCIS JACKSON

John Francis Jackson, 82, of Everton passed away Monday, March 4, 2024. He was born April 5, 1941, to Fred and Florence (Viles) Jackson in Ozark.
On May 22, 1979, John and Joyce Ball were united in marriage and shared over 44 years together.
He was active in the community serving on the Everton School Board and a member of the Everton Booster Club and Saddle Club. They owned a grocery store for several years in Everton and he was also a bus driver for Everton and did maintenance for Willard Schools
He is survived by his wife, Joyce Jackson; children, Johnna (Paul) Teel, Jim Jackson, Kim (David) Woods, and Tyler Kenneth (Kristi) Ball; 16 grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Beulah McCoy, Ruth Lewis, and Helen Angus; and brothers, Jackie, Ralph Jr., Charles, and Bill Jackson.
Visitation was held on Saturday, March 9, at Liberty Baptist Church with funeral services after. Burial followed at Liberty Cemetery in Everton.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to St. Jude’s Hospital and may be left or mailed to the funeral home, Wilson-Griffin Funeral Home, PO Box 217, Ash Grove, MO 65604.