Donald Eugene “Donnie” Jackson, 70, of Mount Carmel, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation with his loving family by his side. He was born on September 14, 1951, in Carmi, Illinois, the oldest of seven children born to Gene “Bud” and Hazel (Robbins) Jackson. He married Betty Moore on December 11, 1986, and together they have enjoyed thirty-five years of marriage.

Donnie treasured his family the most. He always looked forward to spending time with them whenever he could and felt blessed to work alongside his dad, and brothers, T.A. and Jimmy at Nalco. His grandchildren were very special to him, therefore being an avid Mt. Carmel Aces fan, he and Betty rarely missed a game the grandchildren were playing, no matter which sport it was. Donnie was an outdoorsman who enjoyed natures beauty, fishing, and especially deer hunting with his baby sister, Lisa. He loved taking long car rides with his sweetheart, Betty. Donnie was a member of Heartland Worship Center and loved his church family dearly. He was a kind and gentle soul who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Donnie leaves behind his loving wife, Betty; children, Michele Wagner and husband Mark, Kim Pearson and husband Barry both of Mount Carmel, Don Garrett and wife Tricia of Evansville, IN; three bonus children, Dawn Baxley and husband John, Jason York and wife Kendra, and Amanda York; six grandchildren; ten bonus grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; nine bonus great-grandchildren; brothers, Mike (Beth) Jackson, Jim (Donna) Jackson, T. A. (Becky) Jackson; sisters, Vickie Jones, Susie (Jerry) Taylor, and Lisa (Nathan Linson) Dillard; and many loved nieces and nephews.

Donnie was preceded in death by his parents, Bud and Hazel Jackson; brothers-in-law, Nick Henson, John Jones, Roy Moore, and Billy Moore; sister-in-law, Diane Cox.

Family and friends are invited to gather for a Visitation from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 13, 2022, at Heartland Worship Center.

Funeral Services will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 13, 2022, at Heartland Worship Center with Pastor Mark Richison officiating. Burial will follow at Friendsville Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in Donnie’s memory to Heartland Worship Center.

Envelopes will be at the Church, or may be mailed to Keepes Funeral Home, 1500 North Cherry Street, Mount Carmel, IL 62863.

Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements. To view Donald’s tribute wall, purchase flowers and leave condolences for the Jackson family, please visit www.keepesfuneralhome.com