Ian Scott Jackson

Ian Jackson, age 88, of Gallatin, TN, born Aug. 26, 1930, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018 at St. Thomas Mid-town hospital after a brief illness. A Celebration of his life will be held Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, 12 Noon at Hendersonville Austin & Bell Funeral Home with Pastor Paul Hancock officiating. Interment will follow at Mayes Cemetery with Navy Military Honors. Serving as pallbearers will be David Jackson, Kevin Jackson, Chris Dorris, Shane Dorris, Joshua Dorris, & Jeff Gann. Visitation with family will be held, 4-8 PM Thursday, November 15, 2018 and Friday, November 16, 2018 prior to the service from 10-12 PM.

He was born the son of the late Basil Jackson and Henrietta Marchbank Jackson in San Luis Obispo, CA. He was also preceded in death by his son, Alan Jackson. He was a veteran of the US Navy during the Korean conflict and retired after 45 years with General Motors. He is survived by his wife, Julia Jackson; sons, David (Nancy) Jackson, Kevin (Sami) Jackson & Michael (Amy) Jackson; daughters, Wendy (Kevin) Yarnell, Elizabeth (Ron) Arbino, Jennifer Jackson & Kimberley Jackson; stepsons, Chris (Tresa) Dorris & Shane (Jennifer) Dorris; 18 Grandchildren and 14 Great Grandchildren.

Ian was a member of Goodlettsville Cumberland Presbyterian Church and a volunteer at Ronald McDonald House. He enjoyed and loved life! He loved to play golf and travel! He was an outgoing person who loved people and was generous with all he met. He loved his wife Julia with a passion and was always doing special things for her such as leaving love notes for her all over their home. He was a wonderful, dedicated husband to her.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Ronald McDonald House.