Merlyn Smith Jackson Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Merlyn Smith Jackson of Paducah, Kentucky, born in Hazel, Kentucky, who passed away at the age of 90, on November 27, 2024. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lurton Jackson and Marie Jackson; his daughter Christina Darleen Weitlauf; and his grandson Jamie Sanchez. He is survived by: his wife Betty Jackson; his daughter Merleen Root (Glen) of Mesa, Arizona; his stepchildren, Brenna Oakley Blocker (Derek) of Atlanta, Beth Oakley Dycus (Eddie) of Wickliffe, Rusty Oakley of Mayfield and Rory Oakley of Paducah; his sisters, Kathleen Stewart of Florida and Jane Puckett (Dennis) of Florida; and his grandchildren, Jeremy Sanchez, April Sanchez, Brianna Bennett-Kennett, Dylan Dycus, Dakota DeJarnette, Amanda York, Victoria Dycus, McKenzie Finley, Morgan Fischer, Keeley Swift and Levi Oakley. He is also survived by thirteen great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 5th 2024 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah (120 Memorial Dr, Paducah, KY 42001). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 5th 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the same location.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donation to: Heartland Church, 4777 Alben Barkley Dr, Paducah, KY 42001.
