John C. Jackson
February 24, 1951-June 22, 2014
Tennessee Walking Horse trainer, John Jackson, passed away at his home on Sunday, June 22nd 2014. He was the son of the late William and Mabel Jackson. For over thirty years he and his wife Anne operated Jackson Stables in Frankfort, Kentucky.
John’s passion for horses began at an early age with his first pony “Dusty.” His family later developed a love for the Tennessee Walking Horse breed, and the rest is history. The family’s first major purchase was Bay Midnight W. in the 1960’s. Around the same time, John began showing his pony Sun’s Mr. B. The 1970’s were spent training his amateur owned and trained mount, The Pleasure Seeker among many others.
John would turn his love of horses into a profession shortly after. He loved working with amateur riders and had a great relationship with his customers.
John found great success working plantation/park pleasure horses. More recently John had been associated with such horses as, rwc Flashin Cash, White on White’s JFK, Red Satin Doll, Generator’s Bright Star, and Wicked’s Whassup to name a few.
He was very active in the walking horse industry, especially in Kentucky. He was a founding member the Kentucky Walking and Racking Horse Trainers Association. He served on the Kentucky Walking Horse Association Board of Directors for over 20 years. He was also a former president of the KY-HIO.
John was preceded in death by his parents William and Mabel Jackson and son Brandon Mahoney.
He leaves behind a huge family, many of which are active in the walking horse industry today.
Services will be located at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Frankfort, Kentucky.
Visitation services will be Wednesday from 5-8 pm. An affirmation of life service will be held that evening at 7:30.
Visitation will also be offered on Thursday from 10:00-11:00 am. Funeral services will be held at 11.
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John C Jackson
February 24, 1951 – June 22, 2014
Frankfort
FRANKFORT – John C. Jackson, 63, husband of Anne Elliston Jackson, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2014 at his home. He was born in Franklin County on February 24, 1951 to the late William and Mabel Johnson Jackson. John was a retired Data Base Analyst for the Commonwealth Office of Technology and a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church. He was a member of Knights of Columbus, St. Vincent DePaul Society, the KY Walking Horse Association HIO, and the Ohio Valley Walking Horse Association. He was a former Board of Director for the Kentucky Walking Horse Association and a founding member of the KY Walking and Racking Horse Trainers Association.
In addition to his wife, John is survived by his son, Mark M. (Selina) Mahoney of Georgia; his daughter-in-law, Heather Mahoney of Lexington; his sisters, Phyllis (Larry) Stigers of Midway and Judy (Jeff) Scott of Lawrenceburg; his brother, Billy (Lea Ann) Jackson of Lawrenceburg; his grandchildren, Alexandra Mahoney, David Mahoney, Kaden Mahoney, Chase Logan, Gabriel Matta, Marissa Matta and Kayla Matta; and his special friend, Kris Hockensmith Dunn. John was preceded in death by his son, Brandon P. Mahoney.
The family would like to express much appreciation to Dr. James Lee Jackson, Dr. Gregory Monohan, Rose Mulberry and Hospice of Frankfort.
Funeral Information
Services will be held at 11AM on Thursday at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, with Father Charles Howell officiating, followed by burial at Frankfort Cemetery. Serving as casketbearers will be David Mahoney, Kaden Mahoney, Billy Scott Jackson, Steven Jackson, Larry Alan Stigers, Brian Stigers, Jared Scott, Darren Jackson, Chris Jackson and Chase Logan. Honorary casketbearers will be Joe Penn and Reid Elliston. Visitation will be held at the church on Wednesday from 5-8PM, with a prayer vigil service/celebration of life at 7:30PM and on Thursday from 10AM until the time of service.
Donations Information
Donations are recommended to:
St. Vincent DePaul Society
PO Box 571
Frankfort, KY 40602
Hospice of the Bluegrass
663 Teton Trail
Frankfort, KY 40601
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
In Memory of John Jackson
301 E. Main St. Suite 100
Louisville, KY 40202