John Robert Jackson

john robert jackson

May 11, 1951 ~ October 15, 2025

Born in: Marion County, Texas
Resided in: Lone Star, Texas

Funeral services for Mr. John Robert Jackson, 74, of Lone Star, Texas, will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 25, 2025, in the chapel of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Ore City. Burial to follow at Mt. Pilgrim Cemetery.  Mr. Jackson passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at home in Lone Star.

John was born May 11, 1951 in Marion County, Texas to the late George Ollie Jackson and Mozell Montgomery Jackson.  He joined Grimfield Methodist Church at an early age.  He graduated from Jefferson High School and attended Prairie View A&M University. John spent the majority of his life in Lone Star but also lived in Houston for several years.

John attained the rank of Sergeant while stationed at Mather Air Force Base, Sacramento California while serving as a Security Policeman in the United States Air Force for four years.  He transitioned from military service and worked in security for many years as a civilian.

He was the youngest of his siblings and preceded in death by his parents, brother George Jackson and sister Vernell Miller.

John is survived by his sister, Lanell Morrow of Longview, Texas.  He is also survived by nephews Gus Morrow (Diane), Ricky Morrow (Cora), Dennis Smith, Eric Royal (Penny), nieces Lora Hollins (Tony), Twyla Hynes (Gerald), Katacha Miller (Perry) and a host of great nieces and nephews and his special friend Pam Padgett.

He had a very strong bond with his nephews.  Special thanks to his nephews for the support and help they provided during John’s later years. The regular visits from his nephews meant the world to him.

John will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Services

Funeral Ceremony: October 25, 2025 11:00 am

Reeder-Davis Funeral Home - Ore City
109 Highway 259
Ore City, Texas 75683


Interment:

Mt. Pilgrim Cemetery
830 Hwy 155
Avinger , Texas 75630


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  1. John and I went to school together and he was a dear friend.. Quiet and reserved but you always knew what he was thinking. My brother and John were very close. He came from a very wonderful family. RIP my friend. My thoughts and prayers to entire Jackson family. God bless you

  2. Candle 8John John…..I’m gonna miss you so much. I have so many great memories that we shared. I still wanna pick up the phone to call you. I miss you….hugs until I see you again my friend. 💜💜💜

  3. Candle 2Sending prayers for the family- my heart will always be with John – the Best Friend I have ever known – Thank you for the many, many hours we shared……. love, Jeannie

  4. Candle 5So sorry to hear that we lost John! Didn’t see him often, but he and I attended school together and grew up in the same neighborhood where everybody was family, I consider John as my friend! My prayers go out to his family. Rest In Peace, John! 💕

  5. Candle 8Sorry for the loss of John. John and I went to school together for 12 years. We were one of the few Black students in the graduating class of 1969. So we have some stories to tell!!! John was my cousins (our mothers were sisters) and although I haven’t seen him in years, he was always in my memories of our childhood . To my family- you all are in my prayers. RIP John! Linda (Montgomery) Moore

  6. Candle 5My Uncle John was pretty much a part of my whole life from my grandparents’ house to when he moved to Houston. He was the source of my love and appreciation for all genres of music…and he loved Prince (like me).❤️🎶 He will be missed, but I pray he and my mom are smiling together again.🙏🏽❤️

  7. Prayers and condolences to Sisters: Twyla and Katasha, and Family. ❤️ Rev. & Sis. Lee (Rose) Jones, Jr. & Family.


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