Kenneth L. Jackson
August 18, 2016
Kenneth Lawrence Jackson
Des Moines
Kenneth L. Jackson, age 59, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. Kenneth was born to John Clark and Margaret Jackson on August 19, 1956 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Kenneth was a dedicated employee for Drake University for 15 years. He then retired after 15 years of service from the VA Central Iowa Health Care System in Des Moines, where he worked as a custodian. He enjoyed listening to the Blues, and was an accomplished charcoal portrait artist. Kenneth was involved in Very Special Arts – Iowa Department of Education a non-profit volunteer organization. He will be remembered as a selfless person with a passion for helping people, and will be missed dearly by all who knew him.
Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 32 years, Cynthia Bagby-Jackson, daughters, Shannon (James) McDermott and Tiffany (Ike Parks) Jackson; grandsons, Malik and Kahlil; sisters, Gayle (Joe) Stinson, Jacqueline Channey, Eyvonne Crosby, Sheila (Victor) McCleskey, Queron Thompson, and LaVern Clark; brothers, John Clark, Jr. and Larry Clark; aunt, Delores Lowe; and a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Marion Lynn Young.
Visitation will be held from at 5 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, August 24th at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 612 E. 18th Street, Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Kenneth.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Alan Brase
08/25/2016
One day in 1971, I moved into a house in Waterloo, next door to Margaret Jackson and her family. For about the next ten years, I saw or talked to Kenny nearly every day. What a pleasant young man. (he must have been 15 at the beginning.) I knew he went to Des Moines later. I am happy to learn he lived such a full life, had wife, children and grandchildren. Glad he did something with his art. I am so sorry for your loss. Our loss. I was lucky to have him as a neighbor and a friend.
Jo Harvey
08/25/2016
Cynthia and Family, We are sorry to hear of Kenny's passing. Although we only met once a year at Dave and Theresa's Christmas Eve Eve open House, I always enjoyed visiting with Kenny. I remember the first time we met, he told me how lucky he was to have met you and married into your wonderful family. Please know our thoughts are with you and yours.
Anita Garrison
08/23/2016
I am so sorry for your loss Cynthia and Tiffany. I am glad my family had the chance to be a friendly neighbor to your family. Ken will be missed. May you both find strength and peace...and please know that I am just a few doors away...
sharon fitzgerald
08/23/2016
So sorry to hear that Ken passed, I worked at the VA while ken was there, he drew a Caricature Of of my daughter and son in law in their police uniforms, and did a wonderful job, my daughter has it hanging in her family room! Was a nice Christmas for them and me! Ken will be missed, he was a wonderful person, so sorry for the family's lost! God Bless you all!
Lana Fowler-Forbush and family
08/22/2016
Cynthia and Tiffany;
I was sadden to hear of Kenneth's passing. Please know that Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Kathy Kasper Reese
08/22/2016
Cynthia ~
Thinking of you and your tremendous loss. May God's grace always be with you and yours.
Gary and Carolyn Gentry
08/19/2016
Cynthia and Tiffany, we are thinking of you during this sad time. So grateful we had a chance to have Kenny in our friendship circle.