William Randal "Randy" Jackson, 70, died Saturday, February 5, 2022, in Bedford, Texas with his family by his side.

Randy was born May 18, 1951, in Vernon, Texas, to Billy Bob and Francis Jackson. Randy loved working on hotrods, guns, and spending time with his family.

After graduating from Vernon High School in May of 1969, he went on to study Diesel Mechanics and Diesel Fuel Injection at South Plains College in Levelland, Texas.

Randy married Barbara Milner Jackson on December 23, 1969. The two were married 52 long and beautiful years, this past December. They were blessed with two beautiful daughters, Brandy and Tera.

After graduating, Randy worked for Gordon Tidmore Chevrolet and Krebs Motor Company. In 1980, Randy opened Randy Jackson Automotive, where he served the public with great pride and appreciation. Many years later, he became the diesel technician for Vernon Independent School District and ended his working career at North Texas State Hospital, when he retired in June of 2014.

Those left to cherish his memory will remember his infectious smile, quick wit, and ability to fix or repair anything that moved.

Randy is survived by his wife, Barbara, daughters and son-in-law, Brandy and Hans Larson and Tera Jackson, his grandson Trevor Hardeman and wife Lizzy, granddaughter Danyale Hurd Jackson, his great grandson, Xaven Hardeman, his sister Valerie Dillard, one aunt, Ruth Jackson, several nieces, nephews, cousins, and all his fur babies. Randy is preceded in death by his parents, Billy Bob and Francis Jackson, and his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Jackson, Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Ballard F. Ramsey.

Visitation will be held at Sullivan Funeral Home in Vernon, Texas on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 from 5pm to 7pm. At a later date, the family will hold a memorial service to share memories, honor, and celebrate the life of Randy.