Darrelyn Kay Jackson

Darrelyn Kay Jackson, 73, of Panama, OK passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2009 in Muskogee, OK. He was born in Bakersfield, CA on August 15, 1935 to Leonard & Roberta (Phillips) Jackson. Darrelyn was a member of the Assembly of God Church. He was a devoted husband, father, & grandfather who proudly served his country during the Korean War. He was preceded in death by a brother, Daniel Jackson & his parents. Survivors include his wife, Betty of the home; 3 sons & daughters-in-law, Daryl & Nancy Jackson of Wister, OK, Steven Jackson of Shady Point, OK, Scotty Jackson & Courtney Bercher of Barling, AR; 5 daughters & sons-in-law, Kim & Rodney Checkall of San Antonio, TX, Patricia Goodwin & Tim Pope of Greer, SC, Dawn & Shannon Thompson of Panama, OK, Tanya & Lee Timms of Shady Point, OK; Jennifer Jackson of the home; 19 Grandchildren, 2 Great Grandchildren; brother, Cecil Jackson of Modesto, CA; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services were held 2 pm, Monday, February 16, 2009 at the Calvary Assembly of God Church, Poteau, OK with the Rev. Lynn Bullard & Rev. Billy Taylor officiating. Interment followed in Shady Point Cemetery, Shady Point, OK. Pallbearers were Lee Timms, Chad Jackson, Shawn Hogan, Jeremy Taylor, Ryan Taylor, & Josh Martin; Honorary Pallbearers, Shannon Thompson, Ricky Potter, & Norman Green. Arrangements under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home, Poteau, OK.