Mark Anthony Jackson

August 2, 1960 - May 16, 2017

Mark A. Jackson of Arcadia, MO passed away May 16, 2017 in Festus, MO at the age of 56 years. He was born Aug. 2, 1960 in Ironton, MO a son of the late Joe and Dorothy Dement Jackson. He is survived by 7 children; Mark Jackson and wife Kayleigh of Ironton, Jay Jackson and wife Sara of Cape Girardeau, Emily and Bobette Jackson of Ironton, Kevin Hayes of Kirkwood, Tara Courtway and husband Dave of Ironton, and Tabitha Lambkin and husband Jeremy of Arcadia; his companion Vicky Hayes; four brothers, Paul, Dale, Dickey and Joe Jackson; two sisters, Jean Herman and Elaine Emert; 11 grandchildren, Alan, Allison, Jeremiah, Hailey ,Ciara, Malachi, David, Andrew, Kynnedy, Lyla, and Nolan; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a sister, JoAnna Gratton. Mark was a Plant Manager for Politte Ready Mix in Potosi, MO. He loved to spend time with his family and ride is Harley Davidson with his friends. Funeral service will be held on Friday, May 19 at 11 AM from Cole Family Funeral Home. Visitation will begin on Thursday, form 4 to 8 PM. Joe Jackson will be officiating the funeral services. Interment will be in Arcadia Valley Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to his family. Online condolences may be made at www.colefamilyfuneralhomes.com.