Preston L. “Sandy” Jackson

June 19, 1943 - June 18, 2013
Preston L. “Sandy” Jackson

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Preston L. ìSandyî Jackson, 69, of Hendersonville died Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at his home after a period of declining health.

A native and lifelong resident of Henderson County, he was preceded in death by his mother, Beatrice McCrain Arledge; sister, Louise J. Hill; and brother, Kenneth L. Jackson.

Sandy served as a homicide detective for the Henderson County Sheriffís Department for 21 years. He was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sarah Pruitt Jackson of Hendersonville; his daughters, Kelly Jackson Raines and husband, Rodney, of Hendersonville and Tami Jackson Watkins and husband, Eric, of Atlanta, GA; three granddaughters, Morgan Elizabeth Bishop, Taylor Marie Bishop and Lauren Elizabeth Raines; one great-granddaughter, Makayla Elizabeth Bishop; two sisters, Joan Thompson of Hendersonville and Shirley Hyder and husband, Danny, of Etowah; brother, Larry Jackson and wife, Debra, of Flat Rock; a number of nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog, Sassy.

A memorial service will be held at 2 PM Thursday, June 20, 2013 at Gethsemane Baptist Church with the Reverends Ray Talley and Dan Holbert officiating. The family will receive friends at the church following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Four Seasons Compassion for Life, 571 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.


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  • June 20, 2013
    Martha Enevold-Gunter says:
    Sarah, Kelly, Tami and family: My deepest sympathy goes out to you. I grieve with you at the loss of your husband and father. Sandy was one of my favorite people at the Sheriff's Dept. Loved his humor, positive attitude, and willingness to help. He always made me feel better for having talked with him. A great guy who will be missed. My prayers to out to you all.

  • June 20, 2013
    Jeff Tweed Family & Virgina Tweed says:
    Sarah & Family please except our condolences we all loved & admired Sandy he always could make you laugh or smile when having a bad day. I enjoyed working with Sandy at the Sheriffís Office and attending church with him and your family in the past. Heaven has received Sandy with open arms and maybe a cowboy hat for him to wear. May God place his hands upon each and every one to comfort in this time of sorrow keep in mind a better day is coming for all of the Lordís children.

  • June 19, 2013
    OSCAR STEADMAN says:
    THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY MAY GOD BLESS EVERYONE

  • June 19, 2013
    Ken McCraw says:
    Sandy you taught me many things when I was a young pup and starting in law enforcement. But most of all I remember the laughter and fun we all had. Rest sir you have earned it.

  • June 19, 2013
    Alton Connor says:
    Sarah and family (Sheri, Janice, Buddy, your children and grands) ... I am so sorry to read of your husband's passing! I know he has been sick for a long time now and that you take comfort in knowing that he is at Home with the Lord and with others of your precious family that have gone on before. Still, the loss is there and it hurts! Please know that you are in my prayers and thoughts in these days and weeks ahead! May God bless, comfort and strengthen each of you, as only He can! Love, Alton