Birth date: May 11, 1940 Death date: Oct 15, 2007
BILLY WAYNE JACKSON Services for Billy Wayne Jackson , 67, of Longview will be 10 AM Thursday at the Rader Funeral Home Chapel, 1617 Judson Rd., with Pastors Albert Murdock and Jim Crump officiating. Burial, with military honors, Read Obituary
Hi Papa.
Wow, things sure have changed in the amount of time you’ve been gone… I’m 23 now. I’m about to be moving from South Dakota to Florida. So even bigger changes are coming for me soon.
I really wish you were here to see how everything and everyone has blossomed. Life is truly a beautiful ride, it’s just not as fun of a ride without you. I’m sure you’re watching down on us all somewhere.
I love you and I miss you everyday.
Today would have been your 80th birthday. I have found that the longer you're gone the more I miss you. Some major changes have happened in my life in the last year and I really think you'd be pleased. You've been gone almost 13 years and the pain is easing, but I still have days where I still hurt from missing you. I love you, miss you and wish you were still with us.
Daddy, it's been eleven years since you've been gone. The pain of losing you has eased through the years but has never completely gone away. I doubt it ever will. I'm a grandmother now and I find myself wishing you were here to guide me through the tough spots of this period. I miss you more than ever and I will always love you. Say hello to the family for me. Love you bunches.
Dear Daddy,
Yesterday was your birthday and I thought of you every single moment. So much has changed in the 8 years you've been gone. I miss you more and more every day. I hope you were there to greet grandma. I miss you.
Daddy,
It's been six years and I think of you every single day. It's getting easier as time goes by, but there are still days like today that my heart aches for your hugs and humor. I miss you terribly and always will.
Amy
Oh Daddy, I miss you so much. The last time we talked you said that getting old wouldn't be so bad if you didn't have to hurt all of the time. Well, I am glad that you are not hurting anymore but there is a big hole in my heart where you used to be that can never be filled. I know that you are ok and with the people you loved because of the clock that started chiming when Amy and I were talking about you and Mama. That clock had not chimed in years until that moment. I miss you more than I ever thought that I could. Please be at peace. I love you
Lynn##imported-begin##Lynn Warren##imported-end##
I have known Bill for many years from the post office. We have three daughters, and I used to bring them with me when I mailed a package or a letter. Bill was always a gentleman and would speak to our girls. I would set them up on the counter and he would tease them. We send out Christmas cards every year with our family photo in them. One time, Bill found a card of ours on the floor in the post office with our picture. He asked if he could keep it, and of course, I said yes. From then on, he was on our Christmas card list! I will miss him greatly. He was a kind and friendly man.##imported-begin##mary lou wilmeth##imported-end##
I loved my father dearly. There was never a time when he was not there for me. I loved his humor and I remember the very first time I told him a dirty joke. I must have been about 18. He didnt laugh, he didnt turn red...but he did turn this very light shade of green. I asked if he was ok and he told me it was just a shock for him to hear his baby daughter tell a joke like that. But that joke opened doors for us. We could joke and laugh about anything.
I am honored to have had him as a father. He was a very kind man and he loved my three daughters with all his heart. His last words to me were "Hug my girls for me". Well Daddy, I did hug them and will continue to hug them for you.
I love you Daddy. I am going to miss you so much. Please be at peace and tell mom and Uncle Jim I said hello.##imported-begin##Amy Collier##imported-end##
Our deepest sympathy goes out to Billy's family. Billy was a favorite customer, always bringing in items that were so interesting for us to see. We have always appreciated Billy's business. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.##imported-begin##The Jack of Pawns staff##imported-end##
