Mr. Ralph E. Jackson, age 76, of West First Avenue in Sandersville passed away on Thursday, December 19 at his residence following an extended illness. Graveside services to celebrate his life will be private.
Mr. Jackson was a native and lifelong resident of Washington County, the son of the late Carl. H. Jackson and the late Frances Foreman Jackson. He was reared on his family’s farm in Riddleville. Ralph was a graduate of the Washington County High School and North Georgia Technical College. Mr. Jackson spent much of his working career with Thiele Kaolin Company, retiring after 25 faithful years. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed surprising friends with gifts of his homemade baked treats. Ralph is preceded in death by his sister, Elouise J. Bowman.
Survivors include his loving wife of 55 years, Rachel Vallin Jackson; children, J.J. Jackson of Athens and Jill Jackson of Sandersville; brother, Carl Lamar Jackson and wife Janet of Riddleville; many nieces and nephews; and best friend and cousin, Henry P. Jackson and wife Joy.
Donations may be made to the Grace Episcopal Church, 114 East 2nd Avenue, Sandersville, Georgia 31082.
Online condolences may be expressed at mayandsmithfuneraldirectors.com.
May and Smith Funeral Directors is in charge of these arrangements.