SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 667
In Memory
of
Charles H. Jackson
WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and
meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and
friends of Charles H. Jackson, who died on April 21, 2019, at the
age of 87; and
WHEREAS, The descendent of a pioneering ranching family in
San Angelo, Charles Jackson was born to R. H. and Leah Graham
Jackson on February 9, 1932; he was raised on a ranch in
Schleicher County and baptized in the South Concho River, and
after beginning his education in a one-room schoolhouse, he
attended San Marcos Military Academy and graduated from Eldorado
High School; he went on to study at San Angelo College and Texas
Tech University; and
WHEREAS, In 1951, Mr. Jackson married Imogene Wheeler, and
the couple shared a rewarding marriage that spanned 68 years; he
was the proud father of four children, John, Pat, Janet, and
Charles, and later in life, he was "Pepaw" to his eight
grandchildren, John, Jonathan, Christina, Kristen, Stephanie,
Joel, Patrick, and Kate, and his four great-grandchildren,
George, Grace, Landon, and Brooklyn; and
WHEREAS, After living in San Angelo and Ozona, Mr. Jackson
and his family settled in Big Lake, where he and his wife operated
Farm and Ranch Supply and maintained ranching operations in
Reagan and Schleicher Counties for many years; Mr. Jackson
served as president of the Big Lake Chamber of Commerce &
Industry and the Reagan County School Board, and he was an
honorary director of the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers
Association; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Jackson shared his expertise, his work ethic,
and his passion for ranching with his children and grandchildren;
he enjoyed meeting new people, and he delighted in telling
stories, playing dominoes and horseshoes, and hunting and
fishing; a man of profound faith, he was a leading member of First
Baptist Church Big Lake for more than half a century, serving as a
deacon, treasurer, Sunday school teacher, and song leader; and
WHEREAS, Charles Jackson lived a rich and purposeful life
centered on his family, his faith, and his community, and he will
long be remembered with deep affection by all who were privileged
to know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Charles
H. Jackson and extend heartfelt sympathy to his loved ones; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Charles H. Jackson.
Perry
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 30, 2019, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate