Markie Lee Jackson

Markie Lee Jackson, 65, of Leachville, passed from this life Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, at Regional One Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. Son of the late Leonard Franklin and Ermilee Merriman Jackson, he was a lifelong Leachville resident and was a 1977 graduate of Leachville High School. He was employed by American Greetings for 46 years and had attended First Assembly of God in Monette. Markie loved bowling, playing softball, horse shoes, corn hole, and spending time with his grandchildren. He was an avid fan of the Arkansas Razorbacks, Dallas Cowboys and the St. Louis Cardinals. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Jackson Woods.

Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Cathy Freeman Jackson of the home; one son, Markie Lee Jackson Jr. of Paragould; one daughter, Debbie Leann Jackson of Leachville; three grandchildren, Austin Clayton, Raeleigh Clayton and Hayden Lynn Jackson.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, at the Howard Funeral Service Chapel in Leachville officiated by Reverend Leoyd Robinson. Burial will follow in the Leachville Cemetery. The family will receive visitors Thursday from 12:00 noon until service time at the funeral home. Friends may sign the online guest register at www.HowardFuneralService.com.