Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada for Mr. William Kenneth “Ken” Jackson Jr., 57, of Oakland, who died on Monday, Dec. 8, at his residence. Burial followed in Elam Cemetery. The Rev. Jerry King officiated.
Ken was born on Aug. 18, 1968, in Tallahatchie County, the son of the late William Kenneth “Bo” Jackson Sr. and the late Wanda Gail Hardy Jackson. He spent his entire working life alongside his family in their logging operation. He was also a very skilled mechanic and could fix just about anything that broke down. Hunting, fishing and four-wheeler riding were among his many hobbies.
In addition to his parents, his brother, Ronnie Jackson, preceded Ken in death.
Survivors include, his daughter, Megan Jackson of Calhoun City; three sons, Steven Jackson (Marissa) of Water Valley, Hunter Jackson of Big Creek and Mason Jackson of Vaiden; his sister, Amy Sewell (Jody) of Oakland, and three grandchildren, Eryn Jackson, Eli White and Addison Leachman with one more on the way.
Landon King, Eli White, Bobby Townsend, Jagguar Smith, Doug McCord and Don Goad honored Ken by serving as pallbearers.
Online condolences can be expressed to the family at www.mckibbenandguinn.com
McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada was in charge of arrangements.
