Bradley M. Jackson Obituary (1953

Bradley M. Jackson, 70, of Mt. Zion, IL, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, on Friday, December 8, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. He died in his home with his family by his side. Brad was a dedicated husband, loving father, exceptional papa, and faithful friend. His family was the light of his life. He loved spending time with them, going to St Louis Cardinal games, and enjoying vacations at the beach. Volunteering in his community was always very important to him, especially at New Life Pregnancy Center. Brad was born November 23, 1953, in Decatur, the son of Charles and Donna (Hayes) Jackson. He graduated from Stephen Decatur High School and Millikin University. He started his over forty year banking career at Citizens National Bank and retired from Scott State Bank. Brad married Kathy Downing on June 3, 1978, and had three wonderful daughters. Brad was a faithful member of Tabernacle Baptist Church for over fifty years. Brad is survived by his wife Kathy of Mt. Zion, daughters Kristin (John) Chambers of Mt. Zion, IL, Julie (Oliver) Anderson of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Jennifer (Tyler) Hoaglun of Meridian, Idaho, grandchildren Isabelle, Adalyn Elliana Patterson, and Henley, Kinsley, Nolan Hoaglun, and Isaac, Meredith, Kara Chambers, brother Steve (Lisa) Jackson, sister Cindy (Roger) Salmons, sisters-in-laws Betsey Downing, Nancy (Bob) Stockwell, Martha Downing, brother-in-law Jim (Robin) Downing, and numerous nieces and nephews. Brad was preceded in death by his parents, in laws Dr. Charles and Julie Downing, sister Wanda Purcell Kunzeman, niece Mallory Jackson and nephew Tyler Jackson.\ Services to celebrate Brad's life will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 650 N. Wyckles Rd. Decatur, with Pastor Chris Merritt officiating. Visitation will be from 4-7 PM Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at the church. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Township Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Tabernacle Baptist Church. Arrangements by Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, 105 W. Main St. Mt. Zion, view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.dawson-wikoff.com. Brad will forever be loved and missed.