Searcy Resident Donald Ray Jackson Sr. Dies at 85

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Donald Ray Jackson Sr., an 85-year-old resident of Searcy, Arkansas, passed away on February 15, 2026. Born in Newport, Arkansas on April 7, 1940, Jackson was the son of Lonnie William Jackson and Ruby Juanita (Oliphant) Jackson. He was preceded in death by his parents, son Donald Ray Jackson Jr., and sister Kay Francis Purty. Jackson is survived by his daughters Tammy Wilson and Teresa Bristow, brother Tony Jackson, and sister Patsy Stewart.

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Obituaries provide an opportunity to honor the life and legacy of community members who have passed away, and to offer condolences to their loved ones. Jackson's obituary highlights his family connections and the ways his memory will live on through his surviving relatives.

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Donald Ray Jackson Sr. was an 85-year-old resident of Searcy, Arkansas. He was born in Newport, Arkansas on April 7, 1940 to Lonnie William Jackson and Ruby Juanita (Oliphant) Jackson. Jackson was preceded in death by his parents, his son Donald Ray Jackson Jr., and his sister Kay Francis Purty. He is survived by his daughters Tammy Wilson of Newark and Teresa Bristow of Cave City, his brother Tony Jackson of Searcy, and his sister Patsy Stewart of Newport.

• Donald Ray Jackson Sr. was born on April 7, 1940.
• Donald Ray Jackson Sr. passed away on February 15, 2026.