Bishop Terry W. (Montgomery) Jackson Sr. was born July 5, 1958 in Mount Carmel Community, Decaturville, TN to Dorothy L. Jackson (Patterson) and Alonzo C. Montgomery.

Bishop Terry W. Jackson was united in holy matrimony to Jeanette M. Jackson in May of 1980 in Savannah, TN, they have three adult
sons. Terry Jr., Timothy and Terence Jackson.

Terry graduated from Hardin County High School class of 1976. He joined the U. S. Army in 1977 and retired May 14, 1986 receiving an honorable discharge. Terry received many honors such as Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Army Commendation Medal, and Good Conduct Medal.

In his spare time his favorite was watching sports on tv, outdoor fishing, playing the keyboard, singing, and preaching the gospel every where he went.

He accepted Christ at an early age in his life and joined New Hope Miss. Baptist Church, in Mt. Carmel Decaturville, TN. He was
called to preach the gospel. He attended different ministerial schools. He was ordained to preach. Later in life he held the position as a Pastor, Evangelist and later in life he became a Bishop.

Bishop Jackson Sr. was preceded in death by his father: Alonzo Carver Montgomery, two brothers and grandparents, three uncles
and one aunt.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife: his loving and devoted wife: Jeanette M. Jackson of Savannah, TN; three sons: Terry W.
Jackson, Jr. (Lita) of Philadelphia, PA, Timothy W. Jackson (Jeanna) of Clarksville, TN; Terence J. Jackson of Las Vegas, NV; his mother: Dorothy L. Jackson Patterson and stepfather: Stephen Patterson of Saltillo, TN; several grandchildren, four sisters, one brother, six aunts, two uncles, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

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