David Jackson

David Leroy Jackson lived a life shaped by service, steady work, and quiet craftsmanship. A U.S. Marine who served in Vietnam, he later continued to serve his community in law enforcement as a deputy and jailer with the Sebastian County Sheriff’s Office in Fort Smith. Those who knew him remembered a practical, capable man who took pride in the work of his hands: after retirement he took local jobs at A&R Feed and at Lowe’s in Van Buren and built his own home in the Bidville area near Winslow.

Family and neighbors recall Jackson as humble and patriotic, a man who quietly helped others and valued the rhythms of rural life. He and his wife, Janita “Nita” Jackson, made their home in a remote spot outside Winslow where hunting, farming, and small‑town ties shaped daily life. His daughter Kristin and other family members have marked his memory in the years since his death, visiting his gravesite and maintaining gatherings to honor him.

David’s passing on September 12, 2014, left a profound void for those closest to him. While the circumstances of his death drew law‑enforcement attention and the investigation remains unresolved, his life is best recalled for the roles he filled: a veteran who answered his nation’s call, an officer who worked to protect others, a neighbor who could fix and build, and a husband and father who mattered to his family. In remembering David Leroy Jackson, his dedication to service and the hands‑on care he gave to his home and community stand as the clearest testimony to who he was.

Public records and law‑enforcement pages show the community’s ongoing hope that information will come forward; family members have also supported reward efforts seeking leads. Those who knew David continue to honor his memory for the steadiness, quiet generosity, and service that defined his life.