Danny Jacks

Danny Lee Jacks, 73, went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 12, 2022, surrounded by family. He was born in Hot Springs, AR on September 13, 1948, but he called Rowell, AR home. Danny was a graduate of Woodlawn High School. He served as an Airborne Ranger in the 75th infantry for the US Army from December of 1967 through October of 1970. He’s received numerous awards for his service including the induction into the Ranger of Hall of Fame and Arkansas Military Veteran’s Hall of Fame. He earned a Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Parachutist Badge, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Bronze Star Medal w/V device, Bronze Star Medal (1st OLC), Sharpshooter Badge (rifle), Silver Star Medal, and Air Medal. Danny was well established in the community and spent many years as a chicken farmer. Danny was a wonderful husband, admirable father, loving grandfather, protective brother, and loyal friend. He was a devoted hunter and fisherman, but a fierce poker player. Danny was a captivating storyteller and spent many hours on his front porch swing reminiscing on his life. He was a faithful member of Center Missionary Baptist Church and impacted many with his testimony.

Danny is preceded in death by his parents, RL and Betty Jacks and daughter, Cindy Jacks, all of Rowell, AR.

He is survived by his wife, Marcell Jacks, his son Greg (Selena) Jacks, his sisters, Mary Ann (Don) Parrish and Patti Wilson all of Rowell, and Jeannie (late Billy Bates) of Star City. His grandchildren Kirsten (Matt) Hepp of Fayetteville, Jacob Jacks and Kagan (Shy-Ann Rexroth) Easter, Jaxson Case and Tayte Jacks, all of Rowell. His great grandchildren Jack Edwards Easter and Maysen Hepp; his sister in laws Topsy Taylor and Judy King, both of Rison, AR as well as many other nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Thursday, July 14, 2022, at Center Missionary Baptist Church. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, July 15, 2022, at 2:00 pm at Center Missionary Baptist Church with Brother Doney Blackerby, Jackie Richardson, and Jordan Ferris officiating. Interment will follow the funeral service in the Rowell Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Rowell Cemetery.

Arrangements by Buie Funeral Home of Rison (870) 325-6216.