Keith Jackson, age 74, of Paris, Tenn., died Friday, June 26, 2015, at Paris Healthcare & Rehab Center in Paris, Tenn.
Keith was married to Betsy Bailey Jackson July 2, 1960 and she survives. He was a member of First Baptist Church and the Friendship Sunday School Class. He farmed in his younger years in the Buchanan area for 24 years then was the Owner and Operator of Precision Grinding and Machine in Paris for 21 years. He enjoyed working hard, Hunting, Fishing and spending time with his family and going anywhere to watch his grandchildren play any sport. He and his company, Precision Grinding and Machine Built the Eiffel Tower Replica in the eiffel tower park here in Paris in 2002 to replace the existing old wooden one.
He was the son of the late Lester Jackson and the late Marjorie Jackson Jackson.
He is also survived by his One Daughter, Kim Jackson Neumair of Paris, Tenn; Twin Brother, Kent (Martha) Jackson of Paris, TN; Grandchildren, Amanda Neumair & Fiance' Ben White, Amy Neumair, Ashley Neumair, Josef Keith Neumair; Niece, Pam Smith of Memphis, TN; Nephews, Bruce (Becki) Walker of Buchanan, TN, Dan Jackson of Paris, TN, Mike (Suzzanne) Jackson of Paris, TN
He was also preceded in death by a Daughter-Kimberly Joyce Jackson and Sister-Martha Jean Stark
Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap St., Paris, Tenn., where the visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday, June 28, 2015 and from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Monday, June 29, 2015. The Funeral Service will be at LeDon Chapel of Ridgeway Funeral Home at 11:00 AM Monday, June 29, 2015.
Dr. Trent Bullock will officiate. Pallbearers will John M. Bryant Jr., Larry Miller, Mike Jackson, Jerry Maddox, Dan Jackson, Bruce Walker, Ronnie Bell, and Pete Lackey. Honorary Pallbearers will be special friend, Nicky Lax and the Friendship Sunday School Class.
Interment will be at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Paris, Tenn.
Memorials may be made to: Hoof Beats of Hope, 840 Osage Crossland Rd., Puryear, TN 38251.