Mitchell Leon Jackson departed this life on March 8, 2020 in Coalgate at the age of 78 years, 2 months & 17 days. Leon was born December 20, 1941 to AJ & LouAnn (Scates) Jackson in Ada, OK. He received his diploma from Latta High School & Bachelors of Arts & Education from SWOSU. Leon taught band & music at Custer City, Vinita, Clinton, Burns Flat & Coalgate. Leon retired from teaching and then served as a rural mail carrier for Coal County. He was united in marriage to Joyce Kay (Cooper) Jackson on October 27, 1961. From this union, was born Mark & James. Leon enjoyed fishing, hunting & the outdoors on the K-L homestead.

He is survived by his wife Kay of 58 years;

2 Children: Mark Jackson & wife Michana of Blanchard, OK.

James Jackson of Hinton, OK.

Grandchildren: Tyler Jackson & wife Katie of Billings, MT.

Taylor Adams & husband Dillon of Independence, KY.

Kolt Jackson of Oklahoma City, OK.

Great-Grandchildren, Aubrey Hayden Adams, Braxton Arthur Adams of Independence, KY.

Ava Joe Jackson of Billings MT.

Brother: Jim Jackson & wife Karrel of Ada, OK.

Mr. Jackson's request was to have no services.

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