Mr. Clifford D. Jackson

Obituary Clifford Dale Jackson, 84, passed away on February 2, 2022 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born on October 17, 1937 in Dalton, Missouri to Donald Jackson and Cordia Bell Lyord. Clifford was an only child, but loved spending time with his extended family. Clifford grew up in Kansas City, Missouri. He graduated from Manual High School in Kansas City, Missouri in 1956. After high school he was drafted into the United States Army and served 2 years active duty and 2 years in the Reserves. He began working for Armco Steel as a machinist where he worked for 20 years. He retired in 1987. Clifford last worked for Kansas City Area Transportation Authority as a bus driver for many years before fully retiring. Clifford married Rosetta Moore in 1961 in Kansas City, Missouri. They were married for 17 years. To this union, three children were born, sons, Lamar Jackson, Donald Jackson and daughter, Eva Coker. Clifford married Mary A. McDonald in 1985 in Kansas City, Missouri. Together they shared 37 years of marriage until Clifford’s passing. Clifford accepted Christ at a young age and had been a longtime member of Emmanuel Baptist Church of Kansas City, Missouri. Clifford was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Cordia Jackson, son, Lamar Jackson, and stepson, Gerald Moore. Clifford is survived by his spouse, Mary A. Jackson of Kansas City, Missouri; his son, Donald (Karlene) Jackson of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; and daughter Eva (Reggie) Coker of Kansas City, Missouri; stepdaughter, Lynne Moore of Lee’s Summit, Missouri and daughter-in-law, Lucille Jackson, widow of Lamar of Augusta, Georgia; his grandchildren Ryon (Carlota) Cornelius, Brittny (Dre) Mosby, Tiara Coker, NaTasha Coker, Devin Jackson, Olivia Jackson, Maya Coker, Tyler Jackson and Rashad Moore; his great-grandchildren, Ryonia Cornelius, Aylessa Cornelius, Malachi Cornelius, Mika Jackson, Levar White, Jamel White and Jamiah White and a host of cousins and friends. Funeral Service will be held Saturday, February 19, 2022, 11:00am Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapel. Interment Blue Ridge Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10am-11am at the chapel. Service conducted by Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapel. Condolences may be shared on our website.Services will be Livestreamed: mstcsunset.com To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mr. Clifford D. Jackson, please visit our floral store. Read More

Mr. Clifford D. Jackson

October 17, 1937 - February 2, 2022