Charles L. Jackson Obituary (1934

Charles (Charlie) Leroy Jackson, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2017 at the Clarehouse Hospice Home in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on October 14, 1934 in Sand Springs , OK, where he grew up with his parents, Norah and William Homer, and older brother, William Homer Jr. In his youth Charlie was the drummer for a country western band. He also participated in track and baseball and was a halfback for the Sand Springs Sandites. It was during this time that he met and began dating Dorothy Caroline White. Charlie graduated from Sand Springs High School in 1953 and married his lifelong love during that year. Charles was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Charles Wayne Jackson. He is survived by his brother and wife, Juanita, of Sand Springs, OK; wife, Dorothy White Jackson, of Sapulpa, OK; daughter, Deann Chandler, of Tulsa, OK; daughter, Debbie Dennett and husband, Bart, of Winfield, KS; eight grandchildren and spouses, Jason and Darcie Moske, of Frontenac, KS; April Chandler of Ft. Worth, TX; Brandy and Ben Vargas of Olathe, KS; James Chandler, and wife, Nichole, of Ft. Worth, TX; Tesha Chandler of Ft. Worth TX; Lisa Jackson of Dallas, TX; Allison Jackson of Moore, OK; and Jacob Dennett of Winfield, KS; four great-grandchildren, Delanie Moske, Jackson and Cole Vargas, and Ella Chandler. In addition to being a devoted family man, Charlie was a devout Christian and member of the Masonic Lodge. He was also a highly respected executive in sales management in the automotive industry for 45 years. His affinity for music continued throughout his life. Charlie and Dorothy were known to be on the dance floor of any celebration. He was also well-traveled, with a couple of his favorite destinations being Colorado and Alaska. Charlie was an avid fisherman and hunter and enjoyed playing golf regularly. Finally, Charlie was a fan of Oklahoma Sooners football. Boomer Sooner! A celebration of his life will be held at 2 pm on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at First Baptist Church of Sapulpa, located at 200 S Elm Street, Sapulpa, OK 74066. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 27, 2017 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with family receiving friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Dillon Marler Dighton Funeral Home, 1200 N. Cleveland, Sand Springs, Oklahoma 74063. If you would like to send a memorial in Charlie's name, you may make it to First Baptist Church Sapulpa, 200 S Elm Street, Sapulpa, OK 74066. Celebration of Life Service: 200 S. Elm Sapulpa, Ok US Tuesday, February 28, 2017 First Baptist Church of Sapulpa