Mr. Joe W. Jackson

Mr. Joe W. Jackson, 80, passed away on March 4, 2016, at North Mississippi Medical Center in West Point. Mr. Joe was born September 10, 1935, in Prairie, the son of the late John William and Iva Lee Griggs Jackson. Mr. Joe owned and operated Joe's Garage for a number of years, but Mr. Joe's real passion was for music. He was an avid and accomplished musician, who could not only sing, but play any instrument handed to him. Through the years he played in several bands including his own, Joe Jackson and the Untouchables. His love of music was very much a part of his life, and on July 30, 2008, he was inducted into the Rockabilly Hall of Fame in Nashville, TN. He attended both Prairie Baptist Church and Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church. In addition to the love of music, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He married Betty Sue Ward Jackson on May 5, 1958, in Columbus and she passed away January 18, 2009. Graveside Services will be Monday, March 7, 2016, at 12:00 Noon from Palo Alto Cemetery near West Point with Reverend Steve Lampkin officiating and assisted by Reverend George Collins. Calvert Funeral Home of West Point is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include Three Daughters, Kim Jackson of Lawrence, KS, Becky Dodson (Chester) of Rienzi, and Sherry Welch of Steele, MO; Two Sons, Joey Jackson, Jr. (Pam) and John Jackson (Toni) both of West Point; Eight Grandchildren and Ten Great Grandchildren; Four Sisters, Patsy McKee and Iva Mobley (Kenneth) both of Aberdeen, Virginia Faught (Freddie) of Mountain Home, Ark, and Joanne Hoefer (Gene) of East Peoria, Ill; and One Brother, Felix Jackson (Annette) of Prairie; and Several Nieces and Nephews. Pallbearers will be Kenneth McKee, Foster McKee, John L. Jackson, Donnie Turner, Glenn Ward, and Kenny Ward. Memorials may be made to Palo Alto Cemetery Care Fund, C/O Mr. Jack Elliott, 9010 Highway 47, West Point, MS 39773 or to Rockabilly Hall of Fame, Post Office Box 210058, Nashville, TN 37221. Visitation will be Monday 10:00-11:00 A.M. at Calvert Funeral Home. Friends may leave an online condolence at www.calvertfuneralhome.com

Mr. Joe W. Jackson

September 10, 1935 - March 4, 2016