Obituary of Odis Earl Jackson

Odis Earl Jackson of Grand Ridge passed away Monday, July 11, 2011 at the age of 62. He was born in Grand Ridge June 10, 1949 to the late Fred and Altha (King) Jackson. He was a retired farmer and well driller and was of the holiness faith. He was also preceded in death by his son, David Jackson and a brother, C. B. Jackson. He is survived by his wife, Donna of Grand Ridge; three sons, John Jackson and his wife, Becky of Grand Ridge, Ken Hunter and his wife, Crystal also of Grand Ridge; and Clay Hunter and his wife, Andrea of Marianna; a daughter, Shannon Bedner of Niceville; thirteen grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; a brother, Tommy Jackson and his wife, Patricia and a sister-in-law, Annie Mae Jackson, all of Sneads; three sisters, Odessa Lovelace and her husband, Tom of Belton, Texas, Cleo Edenfield and her husband, Roy of Sneads, and Hilda Goodson and her husband, Howard of Grand Ridge; and a special cousin, Richard Outlaw, also of Grand Ridge. A visitation for family and friends will be held 5:00-7:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 13 at the funeral home. Flowers are acceptable and those wishing may make memorial contributions to Emerald Coast Hospice, 4374 Lafayette Street, Marianna, Florida 32446. Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Phone 674-5449.