Richard "Dick" Jackson, 84, of Gardi, Ga. passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025.  He was a loving and devoted Christian son, husband, father, father-in-law, Papa, brother, brother-in-law, and uncle.  Fondly known as the "Fixer of Everything", he generously shared his time, skills, and talents with neighbors and friends in his beloved Gardi Community.  A dedicated employee of Rayonier for 45 years, he held multiple industry certifications and was admired for his quick wit, strong work ethic, problem-solving abilities, and mentorship of new employees. Dick proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and Army Reserves for 6 years. A man of deep faith, he was a faithful member of First Baptist Church and especially loved the fellowship of the Living Hope Sunday School Class.  After being ordained as a deacon at Gardi Baptist Church in the early 1960s, he was honored as a lifetime deacon at First Baptist Church in 2023.  His creativity shone through in his woodworking projects, which he delighted in completing for friends and family. He had a deep love for the outdoors, especially fishing and tending to his yard.  Most of all, he cherished his family and found his greatest joy in spending time with them-especially outside, playing with his beloved grandson, "man" Aidan.

His parents, W.L. and Queechy Jackson preceded him in death along with his brother, Bill Jackson.

Survivors are his devoted and loving wife, Jan Jackson of Gardi; a daughter, Melony (Greg) Jones of Gardi; a grandson, Aidan Jones of Gardi; a sister-in-law, Delrina Jackson of Gardi; a brother-in-law, Richard (Linda) Tyre of Nashville, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews, Phyllis (Jon) Smith, Tammy (Darrell) DeLoach, Jenny Tyre, Cliff (Melissa) Kinsey, Richie (Brenda) Tyre and Christie (Jeff) York; other extended family members also survive.

Funeral services will be 11 AM Monday, June 2, 2025 at Rinehart Chapel with Dr. Creston Groover and Pastor Brooks Haddock officiating. Interment will follow in the Midway Cemetery in Gardi. Active pallbearers will be Darrell DeLoach, Jon Smith, Larry, Gary, and Donnie Ray, Dylan Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be the current and former members of the Living Hope Sunday School Class and staff of Georgia Hospice Care.

Visitation will be an hour prior to services at the funeral home.

Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home of Jesup is in charge of arrangements.