Obituary of Donnie Earl Jackson

Donnie Earl Jackson was born in Lubbock Texas on November 11, 1938 and passed away on January 30, 2012 in Yoder, Colorado. Donnie is survived by his son Greg (Debra) Jackson, daughter Theresa (Pat) Jordan, grandchildren Donnie Jackson, Lita Jackson, Cody (Nick) Lamkin, Chelsey Orr, Trenton Orr, and great-grandchildren; Madyson, Caleb, J.J., Bailey, Anthony, Rheya, Alan, Haley, and Travis.He is preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Mary Lou Jackson.Donnie grew up in Woodland Park, Colorado and graduated from Woodland Park High School in 1957. He served in the U.S.Navy and went on to become a truck driver, he loved driving trucks. Donnie retired from the City of Colorado Springs Wastewater Division.Donnie was an amazing man who never met a stranger. He had a huge, kind heart and wonderful love of life, laugh, and family.Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909 Events Service Friday, February 10, 2012 2:00PM The Cowboy Church of Peyton 15504 Bradshaw Road Peyton, CO 80831 Phone: 719-328-1793