This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Xgk.2ACEB/7623 Message Board Post: NORRIS ALTON JACKSON, 74, died on Saturday, December 26, 1998 in Houston, Texas. He was born on June 20, 1924 in Soper, Oklahoma to Styrling & Fern White Jackson. Mr. Jackson served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1946 and graduated Oklahoma A&M (Oklahoma State University) in 1949. He married Janie Pickrell Splawn on April 15, 1961. Mr. Jackson's interest in printing and journalism began in his childhood as a newspaper delivery boy and he ultimately gained positions as journalist and editor of newspapers in New Mexico and Texas. He went on to later become editor of magazines such as the Oklahoma Cattleman. Mr. Jackson found his niche in agricultural journalism and public relations, serving as Director of Public Relations of the American International Charolais Association before establishing his own advertising agency. Mr. Jackson was widely recognized as a leader in print media and photography for registered cattle breeders. He was preceded in death by his parents and a siste! r, Evelyn Richardson. Mr. Jackson is survived by his loving wife, Janie Jackson; children, Lee McFarland & wife Beverly, Cara McElhaney & husband Rick, Craig Splawn & wife Pat, Scott Alton Jackson & wife Catherine; grandchildren, Holly Carrier, Heather Carrier, Ryan Splawn, Brandon Splawn, Michelle Bond, David McElhaney, Kevin McElhaney, Abigail Jackson and great-granddaughter, Taylor Bond; brothers, Wayne Jackson & wife Jo, John Jackson & wife Rose. Friends may call at Waltrip Funeral Directors, 1415 Campbell Road on Tuesday, December 29, 1998 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. where the family will be present for a visitation. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 30, 1998 at Fair Haven United Methodist Church, 1330 Gessner at 10:00 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to Fair Haven United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 1330 Gessner, Houston, Texas 77055 or to a charity of choice.