Clyde W. Jackson (’50)

Clyde Williams Jackson died on February 28, 2020. He was born December 14, 1925, in Jacksonville Texas. He was a resident of Houston from 1939-2006 when he moved to Highland Springs Retirement Community in Dallas. Clyde graduated from the University of Houston School of Architecture and practiced architecture in Houston from 1950 until his retirement in 1992. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Richardson, TX. He served with the Fifth Marine Division on Iwo Jima during World War II and was awarded the Purple Heart. Clyde was preceded in death by his parents, Jewel and Clark Jackson and his brother, Clark Jackson, Jr. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Joan (Jody) Jackson; son Christopher Jackson (Patricia); daughter Julie Clark (Jim); grandchildren Lauren Smith (Keegan); Rob Clark (Molly); Cameron Jackson, Evan Jackson and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 16 at 2:00 p.m., in the Arts & Enrichment Center at Highland Springs Retirement Community, 8000 Frankford Rd, Dallas TX, 75252. For those desiring, memorials may be made to the Highland Springs Resident Care Fund or the First United Methodist Church of Richardson, 503 N. Central Expressway, Richardson, TX 75080. Please leave the family condolences and share memories on this website. Arrangements under the direction of: Aria Cremation Service and Funeral Home 19310 Preston Road Dallas, Texas 75252 (214) 306-6700

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