Mr. Dean Jackson

Morris Dean Jackson departed this life on Friday, December 16, 2022, during his brief stay in the Henderson County Hospital. Dean was born on March 9, 1939, in Gibson, Missouri, to the union of King Samuel and wife Lennie Jackson, making his stay on this earth 83 years, 9 months and 7 days. Dean attended school in Manila, Arkansas, where he graduated Manila High school in 1957. After graduation, Dean continued his education by the following: completed Human Relations course from American School in 1964; completed Management Courses, Wittenburg University, Ohio 1969 and 1971; completed Executive Management courses AMA, Chicago 1976; completed Hazardous Waste Handling Courses, Union University, Jackson, Tennessee 1989, and completed Management Courses, Drury College, Springfield, Missouri 1990 and 1991. Dean began his career with Brown Group, Inc., in 1958, as a backshoe operator in Leachville, Arkansas. Through the next 38 years, Dean continued to advance through the ranks of Brown Group, Inc. until he reached the position of General Superintendent of the corporation. This position required Dean to oversee approximately 20 factories in four states. Dean remained with the Brown Group Inc. until 1995 when Brown Group closed all its factories. Upon closure of Brown Group, Dean was employed by Altama Delta on January 1, 1996, as Vice President of Manufacturing at the facilities in Puerto Rico and Lexington. Dean remained with Altama until March of 1997, at which time he resigned his position. Thereafter, Dean was employed by the City of Lexington in 1997, and served in several different positions; the last of which was general manager over public utilities. He retired from the City of Lexington in 2006 and ended his work career by working for Tim’s Tree Service, Inc. as general manager. Dean had recently been recognized as a 50 year member of Constantine No. 64 Lodge of Masons in good standing. Dean also served in the Tennessee National Guard. Dean was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Zetta Jackson White. He leaves behind Debbie, his wife of 36 years, his daughter, Donna Herndon and a son, Jaden Jackson, all of Lexington and a sister Deanna Clayton (Harold) of Arkansas, along with a host of friends and relatives. Funeral services are scheduled for Monday, December 19th at 1 PM at the chapel of Pafford Funeral Home. Visitation will be Sunday 1- 8 PM and Monday 10 AM to

Mr. Dean Jackson

March 9, 1939 - December 16, 2022