James W. Jackson

james jackson

November 8, 1952 ~ July 6, 2019

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James W. Jackson, 66, died Saturday, July 6, 2019. He was born in Danville on November 8, 1952 to the late Grant Robinson and Juanita Key Jackson. James served in the United States Navy and attended United Methodist Church in Harrodsburg. He was employed at Kentucky Utilities in the Control Plant. James loved his motorcycles, guns and his grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by a brother, Robert Jackson. He is survived by his companion, Linda Rowland of Harrodsburg; a son, James Jackson, Jr. of Louisville; a daughter Rebekah Jackson of Richmond; three grandchildren, Jayden Jackson, Chloe Jackson and Sophie Jackson. The funeral service will be 11 a.m., Thursday, July 11, 2019 at Stith Funeral Home in Danville. Rev. Choe Sargent will officiate. Pallbearers will be Joey Carpenter, John Albright, Danny Peavey, Monty Short, Glenn Bugg and Brian Tyson. Honorary pallbearers will be his grandchildren. Burial will be in Springhill Cemetery. Visitation will be 5 p.m. – 9 p.m., Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Stith Funeral Home in Danville. Memorial donations are suggested to Coach Plummer 5K Run/Walk, mail to: Coach Plummer Run, c/o Danville Board of Education, 152 E. Martin Luther King Boulevard, Danville, Kentucky 40422. Visitation: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m., Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Stith Funeral Home in Danville Funeral: 11 a.m., Thursday, July 11, 2019 at Stith Funeral Home in Danville Burial: Springhill Cemetery

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  3. Jimmy was my cousin. We spent many a Thanksgiving holiday together. He was a fine gentleman and a military veteran. He will be missed by his family and friends.

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  6. So sorry for the loss of this sweet human being. Thoughts & prayers for all fortunate enough to know and loved him.

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  8. JJ I\”m so sorry to hear of your passing. rest in peace. My thoughts are with your family. Wish i could be there Joel

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  11. I worked with JJ at the power plant and I thought a great deal of JJ. He did so much to help others and was always a good friend and co-worker. Prayers for all of his family. May he rest in peace.

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  15. It’s time to commemorate the life of a wonderful person who blessed us with so many beautiful memories. Your Father was turly a person to remember. I was so glad to reconnect with your father over the last several years . JJ dear friend rest in peace and my thoughts and prayers will be with you all through this difficult time .

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  17. James was a very smart, nice guy. I worked with him at Rexnord. He and I had a baby daughter the same year, and I was proud to be the guest \”new mother\” at his & his wife\’s Lamaze class. Prayers for the family and friends.

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