Darrell Frank Jackson

Darrell Frank Jackson, age 62, of Union Grove, NC passed away October 31, 2024 after a
brief battle with Leukemia.
Darrell was born on June 21, 1962 in Livonia, Michigan to Jessie Franklin and Joyce Caperton
Jackson. While he was born in Michigan he was raised in Boone and lived most of his life in
North Carolina.
After graduating high school Darrell explored different employment options from long distance
truck driver to security officer in a casino, finally finding his calling as a highly skilled
automotive painting technician.
In 1991, Darrell met the love of his life, Julie Nagle, while working in Reno, Nevada. Darrell
and Julie moved to North Carolina in 1992 and began building their life together. They went on
to have 3 wonderful children, and 2 beautiful grandchildren.
Darrell had many interests. He was an avid outdoorsman; he especially loved to hunt and fish.
He also greatly enjoyed his “mini farm” raising an assortment of livestock over the years from
chickens and rabbits to pigs and cows, a few emus and most recently miniature goats.
About 2007 Darrell became involved with Boy Scout Troop #618, helping lead his sons and
many other young men to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout. Darrell was instrumental in the
Troops highly successful, yearly smoked Boston Butt fund raiser; they were the best to be
found! Darrell continued his work with the scouts until earlier this year.
Darrell was preceded in death by his father, Jessie Franklin Jackson. He is survived by his
wife, Julie; daughter, Heather of the home; 2 sons, Cody (Paige) of Taylorsville; and Dusty
(Mary) of Troutman. 2 wonderful grandchildren who were the lights of his life, Abby and Colt
both of Taylorsville. His mother, Joyce Jackson of Boone; sister, Wanda Smith of Boone;
brother, David (Merlie) of N. Wilkesboro. His in-laws, Gary and Carolyn Nagle of Oroville,
California, brother-in-law, Gary (Melania) of Martinez, California. Along with 2 nieces and 4
nephews, and 2 great nieces &; 3 great nephews. He will also be lovingly remembered by
several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Services will be held at the Austin & Barnes Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday November 9th. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 with Funeral Services following.Burial will follow in the
Brown’s Chapel Cemetery, 100 Brown's Chapel Crest Ln. Boone NC, 28607
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory too:
BSA Troop #618
In care of Isaac Gregory
6204 Hunting Creek Rd
Union Grove, NC 28689

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