Mr. Dale A. "Commander" Jackson Sr.

May 31, 1941 – September 16, 2020

Mr. Dale Anderson “Commander” Jackson Sr., age 79, of Fort Payne, AL passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020.

Dale graduated from DeKalb County High School where he was a standout student and was the quarterback for Coach Vernon Wells on the football team. After graduation, he went on to serve our country in the United States Navy from 1963-1967. After his service in the Navy, he and his loving wife Dorothy finally came home and settled in Fort Payne, AL.

He loved his family fiercely. He and Dorothy were married 57 years and was an amazing father to Dale and George Michael.

Dale always aimed to make people feel welcomed and would most often go above and beyond as he had a servant’s heart. He served on the Fort Payne City Council from 1980-1984. He was instrumental in getting the hospital moved to its current location, away from Forest Avenue, while he was Chairman of the Hospital Board. Dale also made an impact while being on the board of the Chamber of Commerce and the local Jaycees. One of his greatest pleasures was his participation in the local Masonic Lodge. When he was not serving in a political sense, he spent his time coaching football and basketball to so many of the youngsters in the area. He, along with Dan Pitts, also coached a semi pro football team in DeKalb County. These were just a few of the countless ways that Dale tried to have a positive impact on his community.

He is survived by:

Wife: Dorothy Kidder Jackson

Son: Dale Jackson Jr. (Christy)

Grandchildren: Rachel Jackson & Dale Jackson III

Great-Grandson: Noah Leighton Ratliff

Brother: Gary L. Jackson (Dianna)

Sister: Sylvia J. House

Preceded in death by:

Parents: Louie Jackson & Mattie Lou Crye Jackson

Son: George Michael Jackson

The Family requests no flowers, instead donations to Gravel Hill Baptist Church (14701 U,S, Hwy 11 S.., Fort Payne, AL 35967) or Sav- A-Life (107 4th St. SW, Fort Payne, AL 35967)

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Officiating: Rev. John Mathieu

Burial Location: Fischer Cemetery

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7 entries.

Barbara Chisenhall from Fort Payne wrote on September 20, 2020 at 5:54 am

Dorothy I am so sorry about Dale. My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Don & Martha Stout from Fort Payne wrote on September 18, 2020 at 5:04 pm

So sorry for your loss. Dale was a very special person. He will be missed.

Willie and Kari Camp (Mack & Tay) from Fort payne wrote on September 18, 2020 at 2:58 am

Heartbroken isn’t even enough to say how we feel about “Papa Dales” passing! He’s a special man, friend and father! We are blessed by him and all the lessons he’s taught us!

Dorothy, Dale and family, you are in ALL of our prayers and love you All like family! We are here for you all! 🙏.

With deepest love & sympathy
The Camps

Ralph & Julise Clement wrote on September 17, 2020 at 9:35 pm

We are so sorry for your family. Our prayers are with you all. We have always loved Dale and Dorothy. We will miss Dale.

Diane Brackett from jasper, TN wrote on September 17, 2020 at 8:14 pm

My prayers are with you at this difficult time. May the lord surround you with peace and give you comfort. We have many wonderful memories. Dale was a special friend as well as my cousin cousin.

John & Betty Marshall from Madison wrote on September 17, 2020 at 8:02 pm

Betty and I are so sorry to hear of Dale's passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out for the family and friends.

Tammy Blevins from Fort Payne wrote on September 17, 2020 at 7:31 pm

We are so sorry to hear about Dale's passing. He was a precious man and friend to my father Johnny McDowell back in the day. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.