John Allen Jackson
(March 15, 1956 - July 26, 2012)

John Allen Jackson 56, of Huntington, WV, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2012 at home. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 pm Saturday, July 28, 2012, at Chapman’s Mortuary, with Pastor Bill Bolen officiating. Burial will follow in Woodmere Memorial Park. He was born March 15, 1956 in Huntington, WV a son of Harry Linville Jackson of Milton, WV, and the late Ellen Emogene Mack Jackson. A sister, Patricia Adkins also preceded him in death. He was a cook for Shoney’s Restaurant, and attended the Highlawn Full Gospel Assembly Church. Survivors in addition to his father include his wife, Catherine Bolen Jackson of Huntington; three sisters, Arlena Bird of Milton, WV, Mary Smith and Vada Burd both of Huntington; two brothers, Ronnie Jackson of Milton, and Edward Jackson of Huntington; two special nephews, Jason Adkins and Jason Adkins, Jr., both of Huntington; and a host of other nieces, nephews and family. Friends may call from noon to service time Saturday at the funeral home.