Melvin James Jackson

Melvin James Jackson,

85, of Centenary Community, passed away very peacefully on Friday, September 25, 2026, while feeding his sheep. He was always a farmer; so, he was still doing what made him the happiest. The son of the late James and Ruth Jackson, he was born on May 28, 1941, in Kingwood, WV.

He lived on the family farm for 85 years, except for the seven years during which he taught vo-ag at Aurora School which he dearly loved. Many of his closest friends still live in that community.

Melvin worked for several years at Valley Point Farmers Feed and Supply and owned and operated J & M Sharpening and Repair. He was currently working for Bill Bolinger at JB & Sons.

Melvin was married to Sharon Poland Jackson for 59 years. They had two children, Lori Collins and James Jackson; two granddaughters, Kayla Imler and Taylor (Chris) Rosenberger; five great grandchildren: Jayda and Carson Imler and Bentley, River, and Wesson Rosenberger. Also surviving are four sisters-in-law: Beth Bowmar, Sherry Poland, Marsha Graham, and Melinda Braham.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson-in-law, Donnie Imler; a great granddaughter, Jordyan Collins; and two brothers-in-law, David Poland and Bill Braham.

Melvin was a member of the Centenary Church in Albright, WV, where the visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until the 2:00 p.m. funeral service, with Pastors Marvin Frankhouser and Mark Teets officiating.  Burial will follow in the Centenary Cemetery.  Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Carl R. Spear Funeral Home in Brandonville-Bruceton Mills, WV.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Centenary Church or to the Centenary Cemetery Association, c/o Vicky Whetsell, 12433 Brandonville Pike, Albright, WV 26519.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Trooper Camden Gilmore of the WV State Police and to EMS Alex Conley and Tim Shrout for their kind consideration.

Condolences may be sent to the family at spearfuneralhome.net.