Melchisedec Jackson

Melchisedec Jackson, 69, of Amarillo died Monday, Feb. 29, 2016.

Services were held at Pentecostal Church of God in Christ, with the Rev. E.B. Demerson, pastor, officiating and Elder Willie Jackson as eulogist. Burial was in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Warford-Walker Mortuary.

Melchisedec Jackson, Jr., was born July 17, 1946, in Brooksville, Okla., to Mel and Lillie Jackson. Mel attended the Brooksville School District in Oklahoma. The family later moved to Altus, Okla., where he graduated from Lincoln School. After graduation, Mel joined the Marines. While serving his country in Vietnam, Mel received a Purple Heart and several other medals. Mel returned to Altus, where he was the first black meter reader.

Mel moved to Amarillo, Texas where he met the love of his life Martha Jean Howard They were married on Nov. 14, 1987. Together they raised 3 beautiful children. Mel was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was a hardworking man who loved being with family and friends. He was known by many for the hats that he wore. Mel attended Galilee Church of God in Christ.

Mel worked and retired from Asarco after 30 years of service. He became a member of Hilltop Senior citizens in 2010and was asked to serve on the Board of Directors in 2012. He worked very hard as a Board Member and volunteered delivering with to homebound members two or three days a week their meals.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Ozetta Smith; and a grandchild, Corlissa Dixon.

Mel leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Martha Jean; three children, Corey and wife Lisa Dixon, Alicia and husband Robby Shepherd and Jahmel Jackson, all of Amarillo; six brothers, Leroy and wife Laura Jackson of Joplin, Mo., Bobby and wife Zelma Jackson of Midwest City, Okla., Lonnie and wife Lanessa Jackson of Altus, Ariz., Henry Jackson of Oklahoma City and James and wife Brenda Jackson and Willie and Robbie Jackson, all of Amarillo; four sisters, Marie Johnson of Fort Worth, Bettie Nubine of Altus, Okla., and Maudie and husband John Chandler and Delois and husband Kermiet Baker, all of Amarillo; a brother-in-law, Lamont Smith of Amarillo; six grandchildren, Courtney, Azurae, Meliyah, Corey Jr., Marcus and Carl;  and Sheila Edwards, whom he cared for like his daughter and an ocean of relatives and friends.