Jerry Lee Jackson, 84, passed away on Feb. 27, 2025, at his home in Great Bend, Kan. He was born on Oct. 15, 1940, in Stockton, Kan., to Alfred "Jack" and Rosena (Hunter) Jackson. Jerry married Shirlee Ann (Hutton) on Aug. 6, 1961, in Stockton, Kan.
Jerry, a Great Bend businessman since 1969, co-owned and operated the Coast-to-Coast Hardware store, alongside Shirlee, from 1969 to 1987. Upon closing the store, both continued service to the residential and commercial lawn machinery community with the operation of H & J Distributing until Jerry’s passing.
Jerry was a member of the Lake Barton Golf Club, where he enjoyed the fellowship of friends and volunteered as a groundskeeper. As an extension of his tireless passion for helping friends and neighbors, he could often be found snow blowing, mowing and doing repair work for those in need of an extra hand.
Jerry is survived by his wife Shirlee; three sons, Tony Jackson of Kansas City, Mo., Tracy Jackson and wife Lori of Dallas, Texas, and Terry Jackson of Kansas City, Mo.; two grandchildren, Hutton Jackson and wife Julianne and Luke Jackson and wife Nichole; and two great grandchildren, Callan Jackson and Kaden Jackson; two brothers, Jim Jackson of Stockton, Kan., and Ron Jackson of Clay Center, Kan.; and by one sister Ruth Ann Roy of Boulder, Colo. Jerry was preceded in passing by one brother, Marvin Jackson of Stockton.
Private family services are pending for a later date with Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials may be given to the Lake Barton Golf Club or the Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530.