Roger Dale Jackson, I

Roger Dale Jackson, I, age 77, widower of Norma Jean Jackson, passed away, Thursday, December 12, 2024 at his home. 

 He was born on March 28, 1947 in Newberry County, South Carolina and was the son of the late Nettie Lou Rollins. Dale was a member of the Joanna First Baptist Church, and he enjoyed racing, drag racing and mud trucks.  Dale is survived by his son, Roger Dale Jackson, II (Joye) of Laurens; his daughters, Dr. Katrina Jackson Bigham (Daniel) of Clinton and Lisa Wilson of Laurens; his grandchildren, Jaron Adams, Heather Steele, Morgan Royman, Jenna Adams, Cameron Adams, Alyssa Jackson, Jaden Adams, Ava Bigham, Jayce Robinson and  Andrew Bigham; his great-grandchildren, Avery Royman, Jennings Royman, Alexa Steele and Jaxon Steele. 

 In addition to his mother and wife, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Donna Adams, two brothers and a sister. 

 Graveside services will be held on Monday, December 16, 2024 at Pinelawn Memory Gardens at 3:00 PM with Rev. Monty Osborne and Mr. Buddy Bridges officiating. The family will receive friends at Gray Funeral Home of Clinton on Monday, December 16, 2024 from 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM. 

 In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Joanna First Baptist Church, 301 State Rd S-30-125, Joanna, SC 29351 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

 Condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.grayfuneralhome.com 

Gray Funeral Home of Clinton is assisting the Jackson family with services.