BORN

1936

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Berry Lynnhurst Funeral Home & Lynnhurst Cemetery

2300 West Adair Drive

Knoxville, Tennessee

Richard Jackson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 12, 2017.

Richard (Haney) Jackson, age 81, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August, 11, 2017. Preceded in death by wife of 46 years, Martha Ruth Jackson; son, Jay Wesley Jackson and many other loved ones. Survived by daughters, Cindy Christian, Penny McKinney, Ginger Jackson; 10 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; and 1 great great grandchild; sister, Patsy Ellis; brothers, Ralph, David, and Cecil Jackson; several nieces and nephews. Special lifelong friends Charlie McCulley and James Burress. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, with the funeral services to follow in the chapel of Berry Lynnhurst Funeral Home, 2300 Adair Drive. Reverend Wayne Lay will officiate. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 a.m. Thursday, at Greenwood Cemetery for the interment service at 11:00 a.m. Condolences may be offered at www.berrylynnhurst.com

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August 16, 2017

Pam Simpson

Penny, Ginger & Family,

I am sending prayers and asking God to give you all strength and comfort during this time of sorrow and loss. II Timothy 4:7-8 Love y'all.

August 16, 2017

Kathy and Loren Wolfe

Our hearts go out to Richard's family. We are so sorry for your loss. Richard was a special person--very loving and kind. We made a trip to Knoxville from Charleston in July to see him, and we are so glad we had that time with him. We will miss him.

August 16, 2017

"Prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this time of loss..."
love you Karey...Shari W/KOC

August 16, 2017

"Prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this time of loss..."
love you Karey...Shari W/KOC

August 16, 2017

CATHY ROBERTS

Karey and family, praying for peace and comfort for you and your family during this time of loss.. Cathy R / KOC

August 16, 2017

Brad Borum

Papaw,
You were always good to me and your family had has always treated me like their own. I love you guys and my thoughts and prayers will be you.

August 16, 2017

my thoughts and prayers are with you,may god strengthen you becky stafford

August 15, 2017

sheila arden

Uncle Richard will be missed greatly, by each one who knew him -we all have special memories of him and will have a empty void without his laughter-but knowing he is in heaven is a great love story

August 15, 2017

Joe Jackson

Richard was my Uncle and I loved him dearly. He was full of life and love and you could always count on him to make you smile or laugh. He was thoughtful and sweet. I will always treasure my memories with him. God Bless you Richard Jackson.

Posted by Joe Jackson

August 15, 2017

Angela Williams

Richard u will be missed by many an ur loved by many hope u an my dad have a great time in heaven love u..

August 15, 2017

Donrua Hulsey

Papaw Richard was the most precious adopted Grandfather my children could have. He was loved dearly and will be missed, but is celebrating today with our sweet Mamaw Martha, whom we love and miss, too. Prayers to our adopted family and much love. The Hulseys

August 15, 2017

Jeanie Humphrey

I am so sorry for your loss you all are in my thoughts and prayers . May God wrap his wonderful arms around each of you & give you peace & comfort. Love & Prayers from the Family
Jeanie Humphrey

August 15, 2017

Thinking of you and your family...prayers...Love you Shari Wamack

August 15, 2017

Misty Keith

He will be greatly missed. What an amazing soul he was. Prayers for everyone. May he rest in peace now and fly high ❤

August 14, 2017

Rhiley Cupp

You all are in my thoughts at this time. Love to you all.

August 14, 2017

Tara Miller

May you all find comfort and peace in the Lord during this time of loss.

August 13, 2017

Love and Prayers to Richard's family. I know he will be missed.
Janis Garrett Jones

August 12, 2017

I will miss you,I will see you one day in Heaven!Jerlene

August 12, 2017

Jerlene Hollifield

I will miss you,I will see you one day in Heaven!Jerlene

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5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Berry Lynnhurst Funeral Home

2300 West Adair Drive, Knoxville, TN

Aug

16

Funeral service

7:00 p.m.

Berry Lynnhurst Funeral Home & Lynnhurst Cemetery

2300 West Adair Drive, Knoxville, TN 37918

Aug

17

Interment

11:00 a.m.

Greenwood Cemetery

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2300 West Adair Drive, Knoxville, TN 37918

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