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Richard (Rick) Jackson died January 25, 2011, from a sudden heart attack. He is survived by his wife Carol and four daughters Jessica Talley, Jennifer Jackson, Karry Jackson, and Katie Jackson, and a 1-year-old granddaughter.
Condolences may be sent to the family at 975 Russell, Clovis, Calif. 93612.
A Memorial Service ws held January 29, 2011, at The Bridge, Fresno CA. In lieu of flowers,the family requests donations to:
Samaritan's Purse
International Headquarters
PO Box 3000
Boone, North Carolina 28607-3000
or
Gospel for Asia - USA
1800 Golden Trail Court
Carrollton TX 75010
Click here for "Celebrating the Life of Rick Jackson" Video
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Charles Zetterberg
Rick was a wonderful classmate and basketball teammate, rock solid as a person and player. The frisky sparkle in his eyes sometimes seemed contradictory to his reserved nature. His opponents learned quickly that "reserved" did not mean "timid": he was the toughest of rebounders and defenders. Rick was an athlete never to be underestimated, but never one to seek adulation. Again, just rock solid. Always.
Charles Zetterberg
Donald Bell
Rick was one of my closest friends while I was at CHS. More than that his father and mother were wonderful parents. I can still remember how many times he "pounded" the line for three or four yards during his senior year. My prayers are with Rick's wife and children. He was a great Christian.
Donald Bell
Charles Bentley
I am very sorry to hear about Rick's death. He was one of the first kid's that I met when we moved to Claremont in 1957. Our house was in the tract just below his house and he and his parents helped us get settled in. Rick and I were team mates on the football, basketball and golf teams and I have many great memories of our wins, losses and good times. After our Junior year, the Rotary Club of Claremont sent us both to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes conference in Estes Park, Colorado. We met many famous athletes and learned how faith affected their lives and careers. It was a powerful week and I suspect this experience helped Rick decide to go into the ministry. My heart goes out to his wife and daughters.