Ryan Tillman “Kit” Jackson, III
June 3, 1946 ~ May 31, 2018
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ROCKY MOUNT - Ryan Tillman “Kit” Jackson, III, age 71, entered Heaven on Thursday, May 31, 2018. Born in Lexington County, South Carolina on June 3, 1946, he was the son of the late Ryan Tillman Jackson, Jr. and Jaqueline Craft Rucker. He was also preceded in death by his step-father Legree Rucker.
Born and raised in Swansea, South Carolina, Ryan, or “Kit” as many knew him as, played college football for the Clemson University Tigers in South Carolina and remained a loyal fan throughout his life. In his spare time, he also enjoyed playing a round or two of golf as well as being an avid turkey hunter. His career as a Licensed Insurance Agent spanned many years until his retirement from Farm Bureau. Kit was a supporter and active member with Meals on Wheels as well as with the United Community Ministries. Together, he and his wife attended and were members of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Rocky Mount.
Kit is survived by his wife Julie “Bett” Barnes Jackson; his children, Ryan Tillman Jackson, IV and his wife Stacey, Michael Emerson Jackson and his wife Maureen, Jennifer Jackson Corley and her husband Bryan, Joseph Jones, Clay Daughtridge, and Adam Daughtridge and his wife Leigh; and his grandchildren, Davis and Alyssa Jackson, Michael Emerson, Jr. and Kenny Jackson, Emily and Erin Corley, Ian Jones, Haylee Babson, and Mason and Baker Daughtridge. He is also survived by his sister Lora Beth Rucker; and several nephews.
A Gathering of Family and Friends to Celebrate Kits Life will be held on Sunday, June 3, 2018, at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Kits name to Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 7611, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Sunday 6/3, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
A Gathering of Family and Friends to Celebrate Kits Life will be held on Sunday, June 3, 2018, at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
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I’m so sorry for the loss of Mr. Kitt. He was such a wonderful man. He always had a hug and a smile to share. He had a huge impact on my youth. Your family will be in my prayers Mrs. Brett.
In memory of Ryan Tillman Kit Jackson, III, Kimberly Riddick lit a candle
Bett, keeping you and your family in my prayers. Thankful for having Kit impact the life of me and my children at St. Paul.
Papa Kit….. What a wonderful example of a Godly man. I am so glad that he was part of my kid’s time at St Paul. He will truly be missed.
i am truly sorry for the family,s loss. i remember being in school with kit he was a nice guy
I remember Kit as being a very nice and friendly guy at Clemson . He was also an outstanding football player .He surely will be missed by all .
I remember Kit as being very nice and friendly guy at Clemson . He was also an outstanding football player . He will surely be missed by all .
Although I never knew Kit., I am a big Clemson fan. Kit was about 4 years older than me. I went to Clemson games as a young boy when I could. He was one of my all times favorites. Reading his obit it says the story of the man he was. He gave 110% in All Things in life!! Rest In Peace in Eternal Paradise My Man!!
Kit blessed me with friendship, support, and words of guidance when I needed them most. His love for God and family were a model of caring every man should seek to emulate. May God walk with you in your grief and bless you with joyous memories.
To the family of Kit, may you find comfort in knowing kit touched so many lives in many ways especially mine and my family’s. He was always there to help us in any way possible with our insurance needs. We’ve missed him since he retired. My God bless you all