Cleo Jackson's Obituary
Cleo J. Jackson, son of James and Esther Jackson, was born August 10, 1920 in Hiawatha, Kansas. Cleo was raised by his Aunt Mattie and Uncle Everett Boyce of rural Russell. Cleo was united in marriage to Millie Roberta Davidson on January 16, 1944 at the Humeston Christian Church. To this union four children were born: Larry Lee, Donald LeRoy, Dwayne Allen, and Mary Elizabeth. Cleo joined the Army to serve in WWII, returning home to farm until October 1966. Cleo and Millie then retired and made their home in Corydon. Cleo was proud to be a farmer and loved the rural life. In past years Cleo and Millie participated in square dancing. Cleo also loved to fish and quite often you could find Cleo and grandson Brian fishing at a farm pond. He also enjoyed attending tractor pulls. Cleo is preceded in death by his wife Millie, son Larry Lee, mother, father, and sisters Alfretta Townsend and Twyla Fulton. He leaves to mourn his passing children Donald and wife Maggie of rural Corydon, Dwayne and wife Terry of Chariton, and Mary and husband Max Tuttle of Corydon, grandchildren Angie and Mike Jensen, Sheila and Mike Craig, Pam and Jared Chambers, Andy and Elizabeth Tuttle, Brian Tuttle, Damon Jackson, Adam and Giulia Jackson and Kate Jackson, and 24 great grandchildren. He will be missed by all. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Cleo Jackson please visit our Sympathy Store. Visitation NOV 28. 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (CST) Randolph Funeral Home 204 North Greeley StreetCorydon, IA 50060 Funeral Service NOV 28. 2:00 PM (CST) Randolph Funeral Home 204 North Greeley StreetCorydon, IA 50060
What’s your fondest memory of Cleo?
What’s a lesson you learned from Cleo?
Share a story where Cleo's kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Cleo you’ll never forget.
How did Cleo make you smile?