Orville Jackson

Orville Jackson, 63, a lifelong resident of Phelps, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at Pikeville Medical Center.  He was born March 18, 1958, the son of the late Jessie and Mary Jackson.  Orville is also preceded in death by his brothers Alonzo and Jessie Jackson Jr. both of Phelps, Kentucky.    

Orville had many hobbies.  He enjoyed listening to music and spending time with his fiancé Rosie.  He loved being outdoors especially fishing and cooking out.

He leaves to remember him, a daughter Crystal Coleman (Danny) Chapman of Big Rock, Virginia.  His fiancé Rosie Whitt of Phelps, Kentucky.  Former wife, Linda Jackson.  Stepbrother, Roger (Suzie) Blankenship.  Stepsisters, Emma (Donnie) Blankenship, and Alafair Combs both of Galax, Virginia. 

Four Grandchildren; Carrie Coleman, Jordan Coleman, Kendra Johnson, and Sage Chapman and three great grandchildren.

Orville had two special friends, Benny Dotson, and Kenny Johnson. 

Services will begin Friday, October 29, 2021, at the Jones & West Chapel in Phelps, Kentucky at 6:00 p.m. with special singing starting at 7:00 p.m.  The funeral will be Saturday, October 30, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Larry Blackburn officiating.  Burial will be at the Whitt family cemetery located in Beech Creek at Jamboree, Kentucky. 

Arrangements are under the direction of Jones & West Funeral Home in Phelps, Kentucky.  The guestbook may be signed at www.joneswestfh.com.

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