Charles Wesley Jackson

Charles Wesley Jackson, age 99, of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025. Born in Elkmont, Alabama, Charles lived a long, full life shaped by hard work, devotion to family, and a deep love for the land.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, November 14, 2025. The family will receive friends beginning at 12:30pm with the memorial at 1pm at Polk Memorial Gardens in the Garden of Everlasting, with Bro. Douglas Cobern officiating.

Charles was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lois Jackson; his parents, Floyd and Ruth Jackson; his sister, Mildred Philpott; his daughter, Betty Baker; his granddaughter, Samantha Jackson Shreve; and his great-great grandson, Dexter Rubert.

He is lovingly survived by his son, Mike (Debra) Jackson; grandson Ken Eubank; granddaughter Lori (Troy) Rubert; grandchildren Katie (Robert) Smartt; great-grandchildren Caleb (Hope) Rubert, MacKenzie (Bayley) Marks, Wynnslee Smartt, Izzy Shreve, and Gracie Shreve; great-great-grandchildren Salem Rubert and Maverick Marks; nephew Jerry (Vickey) Philpot; and niece Angie Philpot.

Charles’s life was rooted in the values of faith, family, and hard work. He grew up farming cotton—a way of life that defined him and instilled in him a deep connection to the earth. In his younger years, he worked in the orange groves of Florida and later retired from careers at Dupont and Spontex.

Never one to be idle, Charles found joy in the simple pleasures of life. He loved to fish, tend his garden, and mow lawns—often sharing the fruits of his labor with friends and family. He served his community through the Maury County Civil Defense and Rescue Squad, embodying a spirit of service and dedication.

A man of the Pentecostal faith, Charles lived with quiet strength and a generous heart. Before his illness, he was a familiar face at Hardee’s every morning, enjoying coffee and conversation with his buddies. He was a tinkerer at heart, always working with his hands, fixing, creating, and giving his time to others.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Compassus Hospice in honor of Charles’s memory.

Charles Wesley Jackson will be remembered for his unwavering work ethic, his kindness, and the deep love he held for his family and community. His legacy lives on in those who knew and loved him.