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Merle Ray Jackson 1946–2024 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 July 1946

Birth Location: Central City, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America

Death Date: 26 Dec 2024

Death Location: Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Hershel Jackson

Mother: Pauline Sigers

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of Merle Ray Jackson began in 1946 in Central City, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America. In 1950, Merle Ray Jackson resided in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA. Merle Ray Jackson married Donna Lee Melton, and had children including Cindy Beth Myrick, Malcolm Jackson, Melissa Jackson. Merle Ray Jackson passed away in 2024 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Merle Ray Jackson began in 1946 in Central City, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America.
  • In 1950, Merle Ray Jackson resided in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA.
  • Merle Ray Jackson married Donna Lee Melton, and had children including Cindy Beth Myrick, Malcolm Jackson, Melissa Jackson.
  • Merle Ray Jackson passed away in 2024 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Hershel Jackson
1912–1976
Birth Location: Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
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Pauline Sigers
1914–1962
Birth Location: Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Merle Jackson's Ancestors

Self
Merle Jackson
1946–2024
Birth Place: Central City, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America
Parents
Hershel B Jackson
1912–1976
Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
Pauline (Elizabeth) Sigers
1914–1962
Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Merle Jackson's Timeline

4 Records

1946
19 July 1946
Birth of Merle Ray Jackson in Central City, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America
Central City, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America
1950
1950
Age 4
Merle Ray Jackson resided here in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
2024
26 December 2024
Age 78
Death of Merle Ray Jackson in Dayton, Liberty County, Texas, United States of America
Dayton, Liberty County, Texas, United States of America
2024
26 Dec 2024
Age 78
Death of Merle Ray Jackson in Dayton, Liberty County, Texas, United States of America
Dayton, Liberty County, Texas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 July 1946
    Event Place: Central City, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current, Pace Stancil Funeral Home; Publication Date: 31 Dec 2024; Publication Place: Dayton, Ohio, USA
    [3] Texas, U.S., Marriage Index, 1824-2019, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin, Texas; Texas Marriage Index, 1966-2021
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: 1110; Page: 32; Enumeration District: 122-417
    [6] Find a Grave, Memorial page for Merle Ray Jackson, Memorial ID 277792129

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: 1110; Page: 32; Enumeration District: 122-417

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 December 2024
    Event Place: Dayton, Liberty County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current, Pace Stancil Funeral Home; Publication Date: 31 Dec 2024; Publication Place: Dayton, Ohio, USA
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Dec 2024
    Event Place: Dayton, Liberty County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: Find a Grave, Memorial page for Merle Ray Jackson, Memorial ID 277792129

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: Find a Grave, Memorial page for Merle Ray Jackson, Memorial ID 277792129

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current, Pace Stancil Funeral Home; Publication Date: 31 Dec 2024; Publication Place: Dayton, Ohio, USA
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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