Jay B. Jackson, 71, of Castleberry, died Monday, May 21, 2018.
Mr. Jackson was Constable to Conecuh County for 7 years, the Mayor of Castleberry for 12 years and the chief of police of Castleberry for 7 years, serving in law enforcement for a total of 40 years. He was also on the Tri City Medical Board and was the Lieutenant of the Baptist Campus Boys Home in Birmingham for several years.
The funeral was held at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 24, at Cope Keahey Chapel with Rev. Benny Stokes officiating. Burial followed at the Zion Hill Baptist Church Cemetery with Cope Keahey Funeral Home directing.
Mr. Jackson is survived by his wife, Wilma Jackson of Castleberry; two sons, James Jackson and Jimmy Jackson, both of Castleberry; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.