Ricky Claude Jackson , 56, of Center, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2014 at Nacogdoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches.  He was born June 10, 1957 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Claude Jackson and Virginia Paddie Jackson.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, February 15, 2014 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 16, 2014 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Chris Collins officiating.  Interment will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Center.

Pallbearers will be Gary Stripling, Mitch Partin, Waylon Mott, Steve Thornberg, J. Hayes and Keith Askew.  Honorary pallbearer will be Ricky Harkness, Randy Dimsdle and Shawn Ranford.

He is survived by
Daughters:
Shellie Hayes and husband, Zane of Center
Kelsie Jackson of Center

Grandson: Bryce Hayes of Center

Granddaughter: Brynlee Hayes of Center

Mother: Virginia Alexander and husband, Wayne of Houston

Sister: Diane Gilcrease of Columbus

A host of friends

Preceded in death by
Father: Claude Jackson
Wife: Teresa Jackson

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to help with final expenses.