Billy Joe Jackson, age 85, was born on April 30, 1934 to Hobson and Minnie Mae York Jackson in Jamestown, TN and passed away on March 20, 2020 in Cookeville, TN. He worked for Ford Motor Co. Billy enjoyed basketball in general, but UT was his team! He took special care of his grass and his lawn was immaculate! He cared about people and enjoyed just sitting and talking with them.

He is survived by his ex-wife, Shirley Edwards; daughter- Renee Ledbetter (Joey); grand daughter- Rachel Ledbetter; brother- Grant Jackson (Ludie) from Cleveland, Ohio.

He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers- Brant, Johnny Ray, and M.L. Jackson.

Burial was in Green Acres Memory Gardens.