Burlyn R. Jackson Obituary (1936

Hanover ChapelMr. Burlyn R. Jackson, age 87 of Madison, Indiana, entered this life on December 7, 1936 in Jefferson County, Indiana. He was the loving son of the late Andrew George and Freda Frances Roberts Jackson. He was a 1954 graduate of the old Saluda High School near Hanover, Indiana. Burlyn was only the second of 10 siblings to graduate from high school. He was inducted in 1955 into the United States Air Force and rose to the rate of Airman Third Class and was honorably discharged on November 7, 1957. On September 3, 1960, he was united in marriage to Shirley Ann Smith of Madison. They were blessed with seven well behaved, loving and adorable children. He lived five years in California and the rest of his life in the Madison/Hanover community. Over the years, Burlyn managed the Madison Campground for seven years, owned and operated Hanover Electronics for 30 years, owned rental properties, worked for WORX Radio in Madison and served as an engineer at Louisville TV Channel 32. In addition, Burlyn was an engineer for the Saturn II rocket project. He enjoyed his beloved Kentucky "Cards and Cats" and traveling. Burlyn was the official family genealogist and kept extensive records of his family's history and family tree. He always shared family ancestry information on Facebook when any of his relatives celebrated a birthday. Burlyn died on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. at his home in Madison, Indiana. Please Click Here to View the Tribute Video. Please Click Here to View the Funeral Service Recording A LOVING FAMILY Burlyn will be missed by his sons, Dale Jackson of Madison, Indiana, James Jackson of Lexington, Indiana, Brian Jackson and his wife Patty of Madison, Indiana, Peter Jackson and his husband James Oxford of The Villages, Florida; his daughters, Debra Ludwig and her husband Douglas of Madison, Indiana, Melissa Jackson of Kansas City, Missouri, Nicole Jackson of Shawnee, Kansas; his grandchildren: Jay J. Jackson, Allan Jackson (Shaunta), Corey Jackson (Courtney), Marisa Jackson, Brady Jackson, Isaac Smith, Russell Campton; his great-grandchild, Mia Jackson; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, Andrew George Jackson, died August 18, 1981, his mother, Freda Frances Roberts Jackson, died September 21, 1975, his sisters, Hildreth Ione Jackson Cleffman, died February 27, 2003, Rose Ann Jackson Bibb, died May 14, 1990; Shirley Jackson Auxier, died June 5, 2013, his brothers, George Mendel Jackson, died January 28, 1992, Ronald Loren "Blackie" Jackson, died June 17, 2013, Sgt. Lloyd Hershel Jackson, died January 30, 1944, Boyce C. "Pooge" Jackson, died April 17, 1990, Millis Lindberg "Snake" Jackson, died September 13, 1998, Terry Michael Jackson, died March 2, 2012. FUNERAL CEREMONY Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre-Hanover Chapel, 278 East Main Street in Hanover, Indiana. Interment will follow in the New Bethel Cemetery near Chelsea, Indiana. VISITATION Friends may visit Sunday, November 24, 2024, 12:00 p.m. until the time of service at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre-Hanover Chapel, 278 East Main Street in Hanover, Indiana. MILITARY HONORSA final salute with military honors will be provided by the Major Samuel Woodfill Post No. 9 of the American Legion. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to the Jefferson County Animal Shelter. Cards are available at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centres of Madison and Hanover. Online condolences, remembrances, and memorials can be left at www.morgan-nay.com Place An Online Donation To send a flower arrangement in memory of Burlyn R. Jackson, please click here to visit our sympathy store.