Dale Lynn Jackson

DALE LYNN JACKSON

But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”  Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. II Corinthians 12:9, NIV

Dale L. Jackson, 65, died after a lengthy and valiant fight with cancer on February 1, 2023, at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa.  He was born on June 15, 1957 in Seminole, Oklahoma. The son of Walter D. and Charlotte Jean (Robinson) Jackson.

Dale graduated from Owasso High School, Class of 1975.   Following graduation he attended college at Oklahoma Christian in Edmond, Oklahoma.  Dale graduated with a B.A. in Accounting in 1979.  When practicing Accounting, he attained the CPA designation from the AICPA.  After a few years he began the study of law at the University of Oklahoma, College of Law.  He graduated with a J.D. in 1985, after which he was admitted to the Oklahoma Bar.  He practiced both Accounting and Law for more than 35 years in Oologah, Oklahoma.

In April 1978 he married his “Angel,” (Betty) as he referred to her.  She was a stalwart and faithful aid over 44 years for his support and needs.  Dale is predeceased by his mother.

Dale and Betty were blessed with four children, all of whom survive him.  Sons Janoah Jackson, Jace Jackson and his wife Hayden, Jarrin Jackson and his wife Katie, and daughter Jordan (Jackson) Cox and her husband Kaleb.

Dale is survived by his Father, his Angel, all his children, and their four grandchildren plus one to be delivered in August.  He is survived by his three brothers Doyle G. Jackson and his wife Dicie of Claremore, Oklahoma, Guy W. Jackson of Edmond, Oklahoma, Jay A. Jackson of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and one sister G. June Williams and her husband Mike, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dale leaves five nephews, three nieces, and many loved ones.

In the last few years of Dale’s life, the above passage became his constant reminder to encourage him to continue to fight, and not complain.  He encouraged others with his attitude of cheerfulness despite his condition.  He shared the passage with others when they mentioned his adversity.  It was his anchor, and among his last words.

A service of Celebration of Dale’s life will be held 1:00 pm Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the Collinsville Church of Christ, 1010 West Broadway, Collinsville, OK.

Those who wish to remember Dale may make gifts to benefit an autistic granddaughter by giving directly to Betty, a member of the family, or a tax-deductible donation to The Chera Fund, P.O. Box 30955, Edmond, OK. 73003.

Arrangements are by Collinsville Dolton Funeral Home in Collinsville.