Melvin Lee Jackson

MELVIN LEE JACKSON, 87 died November 7, 2014 in Clay Center, KS. He was born on October 14, 1927 in Vining, KS, the son of Lester and Fay (Crawford) Jackson. Melvin was raised in the Clifton community. He served in the US Navy during WWII. Melvin married Leola Joy McKellips, she survives of the home. He was a member of the Clifton American Legion and the Clyde V.F.W. He was preceded in death by parents, 1 brother and 1 sister. Survivors: Wife: Leola Jackson, Clay Center, KS Son: Steven and wife Roberta Jackson, Clifton, KS Daughter: Linda and husband Bernie Fahey, Clifton, KS Daughter: Vicky Richards, Clifton, KS Daughter: Kathleen Thompson, Kenai, AK Brother Max Jackson, Clifton, KS Sister: Donice Corman, Clifton, KS 11 Grandchildren, 2 Step-Grandchildren and 33 Great-grandchildren Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Turner Funeral Chapel in Clifton, KS Officiating the service will be Pastor Paul Tessaro Burial will be in the Pleasant View Cemetery, Vining, KS Memorials: Clifton American Legion c/o Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home, 918 7th St, Clay Center KS 67432