Walter Jackson

Walter Robert, son to Clemon Jackson and Eliza “Sug” Jackson, began his earthly journey on Saturday, October 24, 1959. His grandson, Darrian Clanton, Jr.; parents; sister, Gloria Arnold; brothers: Clemon Jackson, Jr., John Adam Jackson; nephews: David Jackson and Maurice Jackson preceded him in death.

He accepted our Lord and Savior at an early age and was a devoted Christian who loved reading his Bible.

Walter attended and graduated from Lima Senior High School with the Class of 1978. He dutifully served in the U.S. Army from 1983 to 1997 and earned the rank of Sergeant First Class/E7. After leaving the military, he furthered his education by attending Tennessee Technology Center and was certified as a Technician Type 1 and 2. He enjoyed employment with A.O. Smith as a tow-motor mechanic/technician type 1 & 2 before retiring in 2004 after many years of dedicated service.

On Friday, August 12, 1983, he united in holy matrimony with Gail, and this union was blessed with four children.

Walter, affectionately known as “Main” loved spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed watching sports, working on cars and playing his many guitars. He was deeply loved and will be missed by everyone who knew him.

On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, Walter departed this life to be with the Lord.

He leaves to cherish precious memories his devoted wife, Gail Jackson; daughters: Shanika Barbary, both of Clarksville, TN, Jawana (Darrian) Clanton, Chester, VA, Tameesha Barbary and LaShonna Cabrera, both of Suffolk, VA; five grandchildren: Breonna, Jawon, Christopher, Bryea and Braisden; one great-grandchild, Kai’Mani; sisters: Clemetine Jackson, Deanna M. Jackson, Robin A. (James) Conley and Valentina Jackson; brothers: Udell Jackson, Ray L. Jackson, Terry L. Jackson and Darrell E. Jackson and a host of other relatives and friends.