Robert Dean (Bob) Jackson

Robert Dean (Bob) Jackson,78, Nixa, passed away May 26, 2021, in his home with his family by his side, holding his wife’s hand. He was born Sept. 6, 1942 to Robert and Mildred Jackson, in Christian County.
Jackson graduated from Central High School in 1960, later attending Drury College. He worked for the Greene County Sheriff’s Department, retiring after 31 years. He never took a sick day.
He also umpired and refereed for the Springfield Park Board for 25 years.
Jackson married Louisa Moore in 1978 and gained three devoted and much loved stepsons. He and Louisa traveled to most of the states, Canada, Hawaii, and Mexico.
Jackson is survived by his wife, Louisa, of the home; his stepsons, Ron Moore Jr. (Sarah), Randall Moore (Denise), and David Moore; his sister Nancy Smith; sons, Greg and Brad Jackson; 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers: Harold, Joe, Leonard, Roger, and Ben.
As per Jackson’s request, a short family visitation will be held at Greenlawn Funeral Home North prior to a graveside service at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 3, 2021.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Boulevard Baptist Church or the Southwest Humane Society.