Ronald Harold Jackson
September 15, 1947 ~ March 24, 2020
Born in:
Rutherford Co., NC
Resided in:
Winter Haven, FL
Asheville Butterfly TrailRonald Harold Jackson, 72, completed his earthly journey on March 24, 2020.
Born September 15, 1947, in Rutherford County, NC, he was the son of the late Raymond Hubert and Katherine McCrary Jackson.
Ron leaves behind his loving wife, Betty Jo Jackson of Winter Haven, FL and brothers, Larry Jenkins (Patti), Dale Jackson (Kathy), Bryan Jackson (Lisa), David Jackson (Lisa), and sister Kathy Higdon (Ron).
Ron also leaves behind seven children, Rob Jackson (Rene), Cindy Clampett (Monte), Ashlee Plemmons (Steve), Kristie Hamer (Jason), Gail Plemmons (Terry) Jimmy Lowe (Karen) and Gene Lowe (Kelly), 23 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
Ron was a graduate of A.C. Reynolds High School in Asheville and served in the US Navy.
Ronald loved his family and uncompromisingly shared the Bible. He was a long time member of Biltmore Church of God in Asheville before moving to Florida as a member of Bartow Church of God.
As a youth, he loved animals, was a member of the 4-H Club and loved raising chickens. He enjoyed light carpentry and painting and later in life he loved all aspects of horticulture.
Most people will remember him for his laughter and love of jokes. If he could make you laugh, he gained a sense of accomplishment. He never ran out of laughter, and where time is not counted, never will.
He had an unending number of health issues and a lot of pain, but never questioned the God he loved. Maybe a few Democrats, but not God.
His son Rob recently noted, “Dad slipped from this world into a place he has been telling me about my entire life” Quite a goal we should all strive to reach.
Services
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
If God has chickens and dogs in heaven I pray Ron gets to see Dusty and Susie the Chicken. A memory that not only I but others remember Ron saying.
As the years have gone by, my memory has faded but the best thing I remember from Ron and his Jackson family was the love they had for each other and others. The laughter the jokes and the friendly making fun of were such a part of their lives.
God Blessed me with being part of that family and carrying on that part with my precious daughters, Amy and Bonnie. I can’t attend the burial but my spirit and love with be there.
God Bless you all with comfort and peace.
Love, Beth Anne
Love in Christ,
Oh, my beloved cousin Ronald, aka “The Fruitman”. What a special light you brought into my world & the world of many others. How much more my life has been blessed to have had you in it! Till we meet again. To my family, I may be 2500 miles away but my love and hugs to you always.
What a very sweet tribute to a fellow ACR Class of 65. I remember his height and the nice smile he had for most everyone. Nice to hear of his humor as I don’t remember that, but will encounter it when I next see him. Humor certainly overcomes many hard times.
He will be missed and my prayers for the family!
When we graduate from high school, we often times disconnect from class members. But those who are good people are not forgotten. I’ve thought of Ronald many times through the years, wondering how his life turned out. The account of his life only tells a small amount but speaks volumes. When I witnessed his life, Ronald conducted himself as gentleman every day. He enjoyed people and the laughter came easily. I am thankful that he stayed true to his foundation of faith and upbringing. May God bless all of you, giving hope of a final reunion, never to be separated again. Phyllis Fox Briggs ACR Class of ’65