Richard Marlin "Dick" Jackson

RICHARD MARLIN "DICK" JACKSON Richard Marlin "Dick" Jackson was born June 19, 1933 in Terre Haute, Ind. the son of Marlin and Leona (Wenzel) Jackson. He passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at Valley Inn Nursing Home at the age of 82. On December 29, 1951, Dick married Nancy Sue Coffenberry, the love of his life. Dick was a dedicated member of law enforcement for 31 years. He spent countless hours devoted to his profession as a police officer. Dick was a member of the Arizona Highway Patrol Association, the Fraternal Order of Police, the Blue Knights Motorcycle Group and the National Rifle Association. He had a passion for anything related to cars and motorcycles. Dick's greatest love came for his family; he was a kind and caring man that will be greatly missed. Surviving Dick are his children, Sally Day (Michael) of Prescott, Ariz., and Jay Jackson (Annette) of Cortez; his grandchildren, Michele Day, Ben Jackson and Ryan Jackson; his great-grandchild, R.J. Howell; and by his siblings, Judy Keene (Gale) of Bloomington, Ind., and Susan Sovern of Medora, Ind. Dick was preceded in death by his parents; and by his loving wife of 60 years, Nancy Jackson. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned.