Allan Jackson

Allan Dean Jackson passed away on October 27, 2024 at his residence in Cleveland, TX.

He is preceded in death by his parents Merl Dean Jackson and Valora Myrlee Jackson (McIntire). Also preceding him in death is his nephew Scott Pederson.

Left to cherish and carry on his memory is daughter Jordan Ross and her husband Bert Ross, children Bert Wayne and Joshua of San Leon, TX. Daughter Haleigh Jackson and son Wyatt of Hempstead TX, and their mother Stephanie. Son Lane Jackson of Pearland TX and his mother Elizabeth.

Chris Whitmire and his children of Splendora TX. Eric and Stormy Whitmire and their children of Russellville, AR. Joshua and Tyler Whitmire and their children of Clinton, AR, and their mother Mary.

Also left to carry on his memory brother Gary Jackson and wife Diane of Stanton, IA. Children Chris, Doug and Shari. Brother Phil Jackson and significant other Lori of University Park, FL. Children Todd, Trevor, and Danielle. Brother Danny Jackson and wife Mary of Lincoln, NE. Children Nick, Allison, Amanda, and Sandra. Brother Dwight Jackson and wife Cheryl of Corning, IA. Children Casey and Trenton. Brother Bryan Jackson and wife Deb of Omaha, NE. Children Brett, Kristen, and Travis. Sister Virginia Perrin and husband Randy of Corning, IA. Children Laurie and Angie. Sister Karen Pederson and husband Larry of Atlantic, IA. Children Scott and Matt. Sister Diana Morrison and husband Matt of Corning, IA. Children Justin, Joel, and Tyler. Brother Randy Jackson and wife Anne of Menomonee Falls, WI. Children Abbie and Tommie. Numerous extended family, 29 great nephews and nieces, several life long friends, and colleagues.

Allan was born to Merl and Valora Jackson of Corning, IA on June 12, 1959 to what would become a family of 10 children. He grew up and lived in Corning, IA until his family moved to Columbus OH where he completed his Junior and Senior year graduating in 1978.

Allan served in the US Navy from 1979 to 1984. He was a Boiler Technician Class 2. He attended bootcamp in Orlando Florida and then tech school in Chicago before being stationed in Bremerton, WA. Allan was stationed aboard the USS Decatur, a guided missile destroyer, where he was present for the decommissioning of that ship. Later he was assigned to the USS Okinawa, a helicopter carrier, along with three other carriers. His service included being present during the Gulf of Sidra incident in 1981 and he was stationed in Bremerton when Mount St. Helens erupted in 1980. While in the Navy, Allan earned the distinguished title of being a Golden Shellback, a mariner that has not only crossed the equator but has also crossed the international date line.

Later in life, Allan returned home to Iowa where he worked at Pamida and D&L until moving to Texas in 1989. After moving to Texas he first resided in Galveston where he worked for local shipyards. Later moving inland to the Greater Houston area working for Sears, Portacamp, and Autozone.

In 2007 Allan began working for Ameritex Machine and Fab LLC where he spent the remainder of his welding career mentoring and sharing his knowledge. At Ameritex he found his home where he could share his love of the trade.

Allan was hard working, loyal, outgoing, and never met a stranger. He loved mentoring and spent many hours sharing his knowledge of the world in only the way Allan could.

Allan loved everything racing and was the ultimate Nascar fan. Favoring Dale Earnhardt in the Goodwrench #3 and becoming what we know and love as “our man in black”.

Celebrate the life of Allan Jackson! Come celebrate, share memories, and enjoy BBQ. Serving will start at approximately 1:30pm. Stop by or stay awhile.

Dale Earnhardt, Nascar, or racing shirts encouraged but not required.

Memoria fund: https://everloved.com/life-of/allan-dean-jackson/

Allan will be laid to rest in Corning, IA next to his Father and Mother at a later date.

Jordan, Haleigh, and Lane would like to give a special thanks to those who have shown their love and shared their memories of our Dad. We ask that when you see the number 3, you remember him and all moments you shared.