Donald E "Don" Jackson

Donald E. Jackson was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on January 18, 1938, to Roy and Thelma Jackson. Don went to be with his Savior on Thursday, November 20, 2025.

Don grew up in Abilene, Texas and was a proud member of the Masonic Lodge for 66 years. He attended Baylor University, graduating from Baylor Law School in 1961, where he was recruited by the United States Air Force.

Don met and married the first love of his life, Clarecia Roe, on May 19, 1962. Don and Clarecia moved to Amarillo, Texas where Don was stationed at Amarillo Air Force Base as a Captain in the JAG office from 1961-1964. He quickly became a beloved part of the Amarillo community; Amarillo Khiva Shriners and Kiwanis Club were a reflection of Don’s servant’s heart and steadfast faith.

Don began his 63-year law career at the firm of Culton, Morgan, Britain & White, where he served for 29 years. Don later opened his own law practice; Donald E. Jackson P.C., which he faithfully led for another 29 years. He concluded his service to countless families as Of Counsel with Morgan Williamson Law Practice until retiring in 2024 after a long and honorable career.

Shortly after moving to Amarillo in 1962, Don and Clarecia joined First Baptist Church where they immediately became deeply involved in ministry. Don served the Lord for 64 years as a deacon, shepherding his flock with humility and love. He served on numerous church committees-including search, finance, and personnel-and participated in the Amarillo City Prayer Breakfast, leadership of several Sunday School Departments, Glorieta, and the Heritage Club. Don was an Original board member for Park Place Towers Retirement Community, helping guide it from vision to completion. Through all these roles, Don cultivated lifelong friendships that unfolded into the “Friday Night Group” of 64 years doing life together.

Don and Clarecia were blessed with a daughter, Sheri Wickman, and a son, Mike Jackson. They modeled faithful, Godly discipline to their children-daily bible reading and quiet time, joyful tithing, and carrying a Bible to church. Don was known for being clean-shaven, a dapper dresser, and full of humor and laughter. Don always engaged in conversation with everyone.

Don generously gave his time, home, and resources to serve on the board member and trustee of Hardin- Simmons University, Wayland Baptist University, and International Commission. Don served faithfully building relationships and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ through short term mission trips with International Commission.

After Clarecia’s passing, and Don met the second love of his life, Joan Carder. Don and Joan met at Park Place Towers Retirement Community and shared a sweet love story. They married August 6, 2024. Don and Joan enjoyed many cherished family and church gatherings and joy-filled season of life together.

Don was preceded in death by wife of 62 years, Clarecia Jackson, his parents, Roy, and Thelma; two aunts and uncles; and two cousins. He is survived by his daughter, Sheri D. Wickman, and her husband Brad; his son, Mike Jackson; his second wife, Joan Jackson; three grandsons, Colin Wickman and wife Breck, Cole Wickman, and Corbin Wickman; great-grandson Dawson Luke Wickman; niece, Lezlie Roe; nephew, Tommy Roe; and brother-n-law, Benny Roe and many dear family friends.

Visitation will be held Monday, November 24, 2025, from 5 to 6 p.m. at Boxwell Brothers, located at 2800 Paramount Blvd. in Amarillo, Texas.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church, located at 1200 S. Tyler St. in Amarillo, Texas. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.

A graveside burial will follow the service at Llano Cemetery in Amarillo, Texas.

The family requests memorials to be made to First Baptist Church Amarillo Texas.

Plants in lieu of flowers.