Rev. James C. Jackson, 89, of Elizabethtown, died Monday, June 9, 2025 at his residence.

He was the former pastor of Second Baptist Church in Greensburg, he was the former President of the Zion District Association Sunday School and BTU Convention. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Elizabethtown where he had served on the Board of Deacons and as an Asst. Pastor. He was appointed Honorary Mayor of Greensburg and was a Kentucky Colonel. A member of the NAACP and also a member of Hub City Masonic Lodge attaining the 33rd degree. He was a retired SFC from the U.S. Army serving in Korea and Vietnam.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucille Jackson Boyd and James C. Jackson, Sr.; his loving wife of 60 years, Elaine; brothers, Joel Boyd, Wayne Boyd, Nathaniel (Billy) Jackson; sisters, Leverne O'Neal and Margie Boykins.

He is survived by his children, LaMont (April) Jackson, Deborah (Eddie) Chenault and Raymond Jackson; seven grandchildren, Deanna, Devan, Darryl, Ashley, DeAndre, Robbie and Amanda; 13 great grandchildren; three brothers, Lonnie Boyd, Thomas Boyd and Virgil Boyd

The funeral will be held at 12 noon, Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at Percell & Sons Funeral Home in Elizabethtown with Rev. Brian Jackson officiating. Burial will follow in the KY Veterans Cemetery with military rites.

Visitation at Percell & Sons on Monday, June 16, 2025 beginning at 5:00 p.m. Masonic Rites will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.