Obituary: Ronnie Jackson, 77, Cox’s Creek

Ronnie Jackson, 77, of Cox’s Creek, died Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, at his home. He was born May 4, 1945, in Louisville to the late Ernest “Piggy” and Dorothy Mae Powers Jackson. He was retired from LG&E and was a member of New Salem Baptist Church. He loved the Lord and his family with all his heart. He loved his little dog Leo T. more than words can explain. He was a lifetime UK Wildcat fan, even when they were on a losing streak.. He enjoyed traveling, whether it be going to Florida or finding out-of-the-way places to enjoy a good meal with good company. He was a simple man, finding pleasure in the small things of life. He was a very intelligent, loyal, thoughtful man who gave all he could to all those he loved. He is now rejoicing in Heaven, embracing loved ones who have gone before, including his dog Lexi, waiting to greet us when we come Home.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Wanda Foster Jackson; his second wife, Jewell Owen Jackson; one brother, Clayton Jackson; and one sister, Ernestine Hoskinson.

He is survived by three daughters, Rhonda (Joseph) Fenwick of Cox’s Creek, Angie (Vince) Helton of Shelbyville and Melissa Hornung of Elizabethtown; three sons, Steve (Julie) Jackson of Frankfort, Freddie Goodman of Mount Washington and Cary Goodman of Indiana; his companion, Phyllis House of Cox’s Creek; 16 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his dogs (he called his side companions) Little Leo and Stella.

The funeral is 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, at the Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home with Bro. Billy Cross officiating. Burial is in Highland Memory Gardens.

Visitation is 3-8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, and after 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, at the funeral home.

The Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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