Charles Eugene Jackson, 79, of Sellersburg, Indiana, passed away on March 25, 2016. He was born on November 7, 1936, in Pineville, Kentucky, to Kelly and Rosie (Taylor) Jackson. Charles worked in construction for many years. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren and with his pet dog, Sid.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Kelly and Rosie (Taylor) Jackson; and grandchild, Michael. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Connie (Adams) Jackson; children, Rebecca Bailey and Diana Hardsaw (Ray); siblings, Dicey Simpson, Virgil Jackson, Kelly Jackson, Randy Jackson, Ernie Jackson, and Denise Salanger; 4 grandchildren, Nick, Chris, Brian, and Kyle; and 5 great-grandchildren, Calya, Waylan, Leela, Presley, and Beckett Charles.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 30, 2016, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany, Indiana 47150). His service will be on Thursday, March 31, 2016, at Newcomer Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. with burial to follow at Mount Grove Cemetery in Memphis, Indiana.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Jackson family in care of Connie Jackson.