Orley Jackson

Orley Elwood Jackson, 82 of Scott City, Missouri died Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born May 29, 1937 in Fornfelt, Missouri to William M. and Dora Mae Henderson Jackson. He married Betty Jo Anders on September 16, 1956 in Rochelle, Illinois.

He was an owner/operator of Twin City Auto Sales and Twin City Towing. He was a horse jockey in his younger years.

He is survived by his wife, Betty; two sons, Ricky Jackson of Patton and Carmon (Ashley) Jackson of Scott City; two daughters, Cathy (Mike) Reagan of Patton and Carla (Rodney) Carlyle of Scott City; a sister, Ruby Tackett of Zalma, Missouri; a brother-in-law, W.B. “Dub” Lambert of Rochelle; 18 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren; special friend, Robert Hodo; two faithful employees, Darrell Coomer & Philip Radica.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and six sisters.

Visitation will be from 2:00 pm on Wednesday until the time of service at the Amick-Burnett Chapel in Scott City.

Funeral service will be at 7:30 pm on Wednesday at the chapel with Rev. Randy Morse officiating.