Bobby Zane Jackson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Bobby Zane Jackson, 82, of Bristol, VA went to be with his Lord on Monday, June 19, 2017 at his home. He was born in Meadowview, VA on August 22, 1934, a son of the late Alfred and Mary Boyd Jackson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Ernestine "Tina" Blackwell and Ruby Gill. He was one of the finest Christian men, was a loving dad, husband, and grandfather. He was the rock of the family. He was a member of Euclid Avenue Baptist Church, loved the Lord, and had been a Deacon for many, many years. He had a career as a parts manager with various Ford dealerships throughout the region. Bobby is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Joann Jackson; daughter, Kay Tate and spouse Gary; son, Bobby Z. Jackson, Jr., and spouse Marion; daughter, Becky Nave and spouse Jimmy; eight grandchildren, Robin Henson and spouse Tony, Bethany Thompson, Andrew Jackson and spouse Sarah, Daniel Jackson, Steven Tate and spouse Brittany, Brandon Nave and fiancée Jacklyn Daly, Kelsey Nave, and Baylee Nave; eight great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; brother, Sam Jackson; two sisters-in-law, Thelma Smith and Faye Cook; two brothers-in-law, Bobby Gill and Ed Smith; special cousin, Shirley Tucker; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at Blevins Funeral & Cremation Services, 417 Lee St., Bristol, VA. The funeral service will follow at 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Allen Roberts and Brother Bob Jones officiating. The committal service and interment will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 23, 2017 at Forest Hills Memory Gardens, Abingdon, VA. Pallbearers will be grandsons. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be sent to Wellmont Hospice House, 1 Medical Park Blvd., Bristol, TN 37620

Bobby Zane Jackson

August 22, 1934 - June 19, 2017