Cleo J. Jackson, Obituary

Cleo J. Jackson, son of James and Esther Jackson, was born August 10, 1920 in Hiawatha, Kansas.  Cleo was raised by his Aunt Mattie and Uncle Everett Boyce of rural Russell.  Cleo was united in marriage to Millie Roberts Davison on January 16, 1944 at the Humeston Christian Church.  To this union four children were born, Larry Lee, Donald LeRoy, Dwayne Allen and Mary Elizabeth.

Cleo joined the Army to serve in WWII, returning home to farm until October 1996.  Cleo and Millie then retired and made their home in Corydon.

Cleo was proud to be a farmer and loved the rural life.  In past years Cleo and Millie participated in square dancing.  Cleo also loved to fish and quite often you could find Cleo and grandson Brian fishing at a farm pond.  He also enjoyed attending tractor pulls.

Services were held Monday, November 28 at 2pm at Randolph Funeral Home, Corydon, Iowa.  Interment is in Humeston Cemetery.