Jimmy Jackson

James Thomas “Jimmy” Jackson, 82, of Martin, died Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, at his residence. A Celebration of Life will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the First United Methodist Church. Pallbearers were Bill Jackson, Randy Resser, Jackson Resser, Luke Resser, Nick Dunagan, Donnie Davis, Richard Muzzall and Eddie Williams. Honorary pallbearers were Harry Lee Caudle, Glenn Elliott, Jimmy Westbrook, Sammy Prince, Mark Rushing, Kenneth Moore, Jim Moore, Tim Wilson, Mack Barber, John Bucy, Gale McClain, Charles Breeden, Joe Exum, Jimmy Kelly, Jerry Brigance, Van Swaim, Tommy Wright, Jack Reese, Don Jock, Larry Kelly and Jerry Crosser. Jimmy was born in Knoxville, to James and Louise Jackson. He was a 1959 graduate of Martin High School, a 1963 graduate of University of Tennessee at Martin, and a veteran of the United States Army, serving from 1963-1965. A car enthusiast, Jimmy joined the family business, Akin Jackson Motor Company, which he owned and operated for many years. He was a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church and a teacher of the Carl Seale Sunday School class. Jimmy was an avid golfer and will be missed by his golf buddies. He and Doris enjoyed traveling and spending many winters on South Padre Island, Texas. They shared a love of ballroom dancing and bridge club. To know Jimmy was to love him. He had a quick wit, an easy-going manner, and loved a good joke. You could find him around town on his E-bike heading to his men’s coffee group. He was known as the family chaplain and was always ready when called on for a prayer or devotional. Jimmy was dearly loved and will be deeply missed. He leaves behind his loving family: his wife of 59 years, Doris Abernathy Jackson of Martin; his brother, Bill Jackson of Martin; his son, Todd Jackson of Nashville; his daughter, Trina (Randy) Resser of Paducah, Kentucky; grandchildren, Jackson (Shannon), Luke (Erin Stafford) and Carley; and his first great-grandson due in January 2025. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Martin First United Methodist Church. Online tributes may be left at murphyfuneralhome.net.