John Lesley Jackson

John Lesley “Jack” Jackson of Union Point, GA, died March 7, 2014 at the age of 74. Born in Ocala, FL on May 5, 1939, he was the son of the late Charles L. Jackson and Lillie Jackson.  Jack graduated from high school in Hawaii while in the Marine Corps and began an almost thirty year career with the United States Marine Corps.  He proudly served his country during the Vietnam War and Desert Storm and was awarded a number of medals.  On March 31, 1990, Jack married Sandra Lee Narsted Inscoe and settled in Deltona, Florida.  He was the owner and operator of Jackson’s Cabinet and Carpentry.  Retired, Jack and Sandra moved to Union Point, Georgia, in 2007.  He was a member of Wesley Chapel Wesleyan Church, where he served as Head Trustee, operated the sound board and was a member of the local Board of Administration.  He gave of his time to the church by doing much of the repairs and maintenance.  He was a Jack of all trades and especially enjoyed working with wood and also enjoyed fishing with his buddies.  His greatest enjoyment came when he was surrounded by family and spending time with his grandchildren.  Everybody loved Jack and he will truly be missed.

In addition to his wife, Sandra Jackson of Union Point, GA, he is survived by his children, Rick Dowling and wife Sherrie of DeBary, FL, Michele West and husband Michael of DeLand, FL, Les Jackson and wife Elizabeth of Carmel, CA, Cindy Thompson of Palm Beach, FL, Robert Inscoe and wife Vicky of DeLand, FL, Rick Inscoe and wife Gina of Monroe, GA, and Jennifer Perez and husband Jason of Holiday, FL; eleven grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; a number of other relatives; and many, many friends.

Funeral Services with full military honors will be held Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Wesley Chapel Wesleyan Church with Rev. Tim Tabler officiating.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery.  Serving as pallbearers are Jason Gentry, Dink Dominy, Dennis Godbee, Tom Cummings, Mike Watts and Les Jackson.  The family will receive friends Monday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home and Tuesday from 12:30 p.m. until time for the service at the church.  The family requests that donations be made to Wesley Chapel Wesleyan Church, 2830 Highway 15 South, Greensboro, GA  30642.  McCommons Funeral Home, 109 W. Broad St., Greensboro, GA, (706) 453-2626, is in charge of arrangements. Visit us at www.mccommonsfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest register.

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