Amon Lee Jackson Jr.

Amon Lee Jackson Jr. age 91 of Anna, died Sunday, February 4, 2018 in the Illinois Veteran's Home in Anna. He was born September 23, 1926 in Galatia, the son of Amon Lee Sr. and Mary B. (Smith) Jackson. He married Bonnie Rendleman on March 5, 1949 in Osceola, AR. She preceded him in death on August 11, 1987. He later married Eva Parrott. She also preceded him in death. Amon is survived by his loving children, Bonnie Lee (Steve) Sullivan of Anna, Mike (Lara) Jackson of Bowling Green, KY, and Janet Boyd of Anna; four grandchildren, Allison (Lee) Hatcher, Sarah (Riley) Welborn, Nathan Jackson and Jackson Boyd; six great grandchildren, Garrett, Kate, and Benjamin Hatcher, Lucy Jackson, Liam and Evelyn Welborn; sister, Sarilda Blake of Chesterfield, MO; brother, Bill Jackson, other relatives and many friends. Amon was a member of the United Methodist Church in Anna for many years. He was retired from Bunny Bread after twenty seven years as sales manager. After retirement he owned and operated heavy equipment. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during WWII. He was a member of the Carroll P. Foster Post #3455 of the V.F.W. in Anna, and the Anna District 37 School Board. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 7, 2018 in the United Methodist Church in Anna with Rev. Bill Minor officiating. Interment will be in the Anna City Cemetery. Graveside military rites will be conducted by the Carroll P. Foster Post #3455 of the V.F.W. in Anna and the Navy Funeral Honor Team. Friends may call from 4 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 6, 2018 in the United Methodist Church in Anna. Memorial contributions may be made to the Illinois Veteran's Home Activity Fund or Southern Illinois Honor Flight. Envelopes will be available at the church and the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home. Visitation Service Tuesday, February 6, 2018,4:00PM-7:00PM United Methodist Church 111 W. Monroe Street Anna, Illinois Memorial/Funeral Service Wednesday, February 7, 2018,10:00AM United Methodist Church 111 W. Monroe Street Anna, Illinois Cemetery Service Wednesday, February 7, 2018, Anna Cemetery West Davie Street Anna, Illinois 62906