Robert “Bob” Jackson, age 81 of La Plata, Missouri, died peacefully on Monday, February 26, 2024, at his home, north of LaPlata. Born August 14, 1942, in La Plata, Missouri, the eldest son of Roy and Elma (Thurman) Jackson. On June 8, 1968, in Esther, Missouri he was united in marriage to Andy McCreery who survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Reed (Carna) of Chesapeake VA and Lance (Paula) of Miami Shores, FL; daughter-in-law, Audra Jackson-Harris; 7 grandchildren, Trey (Hannah), Bethany, Teagan, Ronan, Luke, Dylan, and Colin; 1 great granddaughter, Evelyn; one brother, Tom of Worland, WY; 2 sisters, Ann (Ken) White of Perryville, MO and Becky Dawson of LaPlata; brothers-in-law, nephews, niece, aunts, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Brett; one sister, Carol Suchland; and infant brother, LeRoy.
Bob’s family was his greatest source of joy. A dedicated MIZZOU fan, he passionately followed collegiate football. He was innovative and patient with unceasing determination. He enjoyed dancing, Rock ’N Roll & country music, and a nightly routine of a bowl of ice cream. He leaves his family and friends lessons of life, by the way he lived, with his simplistic love of God, nature, agriculture and attitude of ultimate optimism.
A “Celebrate Bob” service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 9, 2024 at LaPlata Community Presbyterian Church with visitation 9:30-10:45 a.m. Memorials may be made to “Robert Jackson Memorial” for the Adair County MU Extension Building Fund or the LaPlata Community Presbyterian Church.