remembering Colby

Colby Shane Jackson
Colby Shane “Dawg” Jackson, 33, of Hico, entered into eternal life on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007, in Yampa, Colo.
Colby was the beloved and cherished husband of Tara Leigh Isaacs Jackson and the loving and adoring father of Cyrus, Brody, Ryleigh and Kyleigh Jackson.
Born Dec. 28, 1973, at Ronceverte, he was the son of Steven W. Jackson of Greensboro, N.C., and Karlen Anderson Adkins and Wilbert “Tony” Adkins of Mount Nebo.
Welcoming Colby to his heavenly home are grandparents, Herbert “Oley” Anderson (1999), Betty Jean Holiday Anderson (2007) and Carl Lee Jackson (1981.)
Colby was a 1992 graduate of Midland Trial High School where he was an outstanding linebacker and halfback for the Patriot football team. After high school, Colby attended Concord College where he played football and was a member of Sig Tau Gamma Fraternity.
In 1997, Colby married Tara, his soulmate and love of his life. Together they had four beautiful children, Cyrus Kade (10), Brody Gage (9), Ryleigh Justyce (5) and Kyleigh Aspen (5.) Colby treasured being a father and devoted himself to his children above all else. Whether it was taking a trip to Hershey Park, playing baseball in the yard, or calling for a “Jackson Family Hug.” Colby's true happiness came from the time; he spent with his wife and children. He will forever be alive in their hearts and memories.
Colby was employed as an ironworker/welder with Southern Cross. He took great pride in his work and was well liked and respected by his co-workers. His profession allowed him to travel to many different places throughout the U.S. and Canada, where he was fortunate enough to meet and make friends with many who will miss him deeply. Colby proudly passed the Lloyds of London Welding Test in Maine.
Colby was a die-hard Pittsburgh Steelers and WVU fan. He enjoyed NASCAR racing, hunting, fishing, grilling out for family and friends and riding his Harley on a warm sunny day.
Others left to cherish his memory are brothers, Caleb Jackson and companion, Jennifer who thought of Colby as his hero; brother and best friend, Cory Jackson and mother, Donna; sisters, Brandy and husband, Shannon Lesher of Mount Nebo, Abby and companion, Kenny Sheets, of Mount Nebo, and Leslie Adkins of Charleston; grandmother, Faye Jackson Inman of North Carolina; father and mother-in-law, Pat and Barbara Isaacs of Hico who loved Colby as their own and he will be in their hearts forever; grandmother-in-law, Ruth Sedlock; sisters-in-law, Tammy Isaacs, Staci and husband, Brian Keeney, Stephanie Isaacs and companion, Howard Karns.
Colby was the most awesome uncle to Zhoe Jaden, Zebelon Creed, Silas Bryar Lesher, Jurney Isabella and Maiden Annabella Sheets, Oley Parker and Grady Lee Jackson, Ryan, Christian and Patience Isaacs and Savannah and Michael Keeney. Also left to miss and love Colby is Jesika Cooper, a great little friend. They will all greatly miss him as will his aunts, uncles, cousins and many, many friends. Including special friend with whom Colby worked and traveled, Lee Taylor and fiancée, Nikki Browning.
A service to honor Colby's life will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at the Sunday Road Baptist Church with Pastors Alan Donaldson, Gene Bennett and Johnny Critchley officiating. Entombment will follow at the Chapel of Rest Mausoleum, Victor.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, at Sunday Road Baptist Church.
Pallbearers will be Caleb Jackson, Lee Taylor, Mark Nuckols, Brian Keeney, Ryan Isaacs, Tommy Stull, James Nickell and Seth Norton.
Please send condolences to wandwansted@hotmail.com. Services provided by Wallace and Wallace Funeral Service, Ansted.