647a2c6ad7491Stan Jackson of McKinney, Texas passed away peacefully on May 13, 2023 at the age of 77 surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on March 4, 1946 to Delmer R. Jackson, Sr. and Annamae (Berthelson) Jackson in El Paso, Texas. Stan was a graduate of Austin High School in El Paso. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Texas El Paso. Stan married Kathy Ann McGuire on January 19, 1965 in El Paso. He was a longtime resident of Deming, New Mexico. He had an extensive career as a businessman and real estate investor. Stan was a member of the Rotary Club, Lion's Club and St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Deming.

He also served on the boards of Home Federal Savings Bank, Community Healthcare Foundation, and was a Founding member of Alma Feil Hospice and Saint Augustine's Anglican Church in Deming. He started the annual Christmas Shoes for Kids Campaign with the Deming Police Department.

Stan was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He will be missed dearly by those who knew and loved him.

Stan is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Kathy Jackson; son, Brent Jackson (Sara) of Goldthwaite, Texas; daughter, Trish Jackson Krisher of McKinney, Texas; granddaughters, Kyleigh Drake (Son), Blythe Jackson (Duke Barker), Jacklyn Ainsworth (Chase), and Kathryn Krisher; great-grandsons, Sawyer and Hudson Drake; nieces, Joy Whitworth, Mae Hawkins (Michael), Melissa White, Shelly Chicago, and Kim Middleton; nephews, Dallas Jackson and Ace Chicago; great-niece, Mallory Phillips (AJ); great-nephews, Bradley Whitworth and Elijah Hawkins; great-great-niece, McKayla Phillips; stepsister, Lorraine Dillon; and numerous other loving family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Annamae and Delmer Jackson; sister, Delmarie Middleton; brothers, Bruce Jackson and Ray Jackson; and nephew, Chris Jackson.

A celebration of life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Baca's Funeral Chapel, 811 South Gold Avenue, Deming, New Mexico 88030.

Memorial donations may be made in Stan's memory to the Cancer Support of Deming & Luna County P.O. Box 1746, Deming, NM 88031.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Stanley W. Jackson, please visit our floral store.

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