Harvey D Jackson

Harvey D Jackson was born Jan. 12, 1939, in the Promised Land Community of Mississippi County, Ark., to Leon Jackson, Sr. and Rebecca Gray Jackson. At an early age Harvey dedicated his life to Christ at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend W.B. Beck, later uniting with Prince of Peace under the pastorage of Bishop T.J. Rogers. Harvey D received his education in the Armorel School System. As a young man, his trade was auto mechanics. One day he had a terrible accident that resulted in the loss of his left hand. He was so dedicated to his trade, that even after his accident, he continued working on cars and was known throughout Mississippi County as a great mechanic.

On Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, he passed away at his home at the age of 85. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leon Jackson Sr. and Rececca Gray Jackson; his wives, Ora Mae Conley Jackson and Mollie Rochelle Jackson; his siblings, Leon Jackson Jr., Elizabeth Kennedy, Myrtle Woolridge, Eddie Bell Hunter, Lillie Bell Jackson, Myra Lee Bell and Roy Chester Jackson; his children, Barbara Faye Jackson, Frederick Jackson Sr., Terry Patterson, Billy Conley, Stella Riley and Shirley Patterson,

He is survived by five sons, Harvey Jackson Jr., Michael Jackson, Charles Jackson, Jimmy Patterson and Greg Conley; nine daughters, Mary Jackson, Linda Jackson, Juanita Jackson, Betty Stokes, Debra Harvey, Alexis Stanback, Brandy Dixon, Sherita (Roma) King and Chiquita Smith; six brothers, Curtis (Nancy) Jackson, Kirby Jackson, Alvin (Marie) Jackson, Ezell Jackson, Charles (Beverly) Jackson and Sylvester (Annette) Jackson; one sister, Adline (Henry) King; special friends, Linda Lue Jackson and Tallie Ann Rogers; two godchildren, Eddie Gentry and Marguerite Rogers-Jones; and many loving grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Visitation will be held Friday, Aug. 9, from 5-7 p.m. at McDonald -Horne Funeral Home, 1207 South Division Street, Blytheville. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, Aug. 10, at 11 a.m. at Prince of Peace Church 501 East McHaney Drive, Blytheville. Pastor Patrick Jackson will deliver the eulogy.