Clint Howard Jackson
June 5, 1968 ~ October 5, 2020
Marietta Southern Cremations & Funerals
On Monday, October 5th, 2020, the world became a little less bright for the Jackson family when they lost husband and father Clint Howard Jackson. Always a jokester and prankster, but also generous and kind-hearted, Clint will be remembered as the best father, son, brother, and friend that anyone could ever have.
Clint was born in Elkton, Maryland on June 5th, 1968 to father Harry Jackson and mother Carrie Katherine Jackson. He was the first born of three children, soon followed by his two younger sisters Melissa and Kimberly. From a young age Clint loved the nerdiest and geekiest things, as many of his lifelong friends and family can attest. From creating his own stories and playing D&D with friends, from Star Trek to Star Wars and everything in between, from action figures to comic books, Clint was the ultimate geek since he was very young, and amassed a unique and personalized collection of memorabilia throughout his life.
He graduated in the top of his class at Baileysville High School in Brenton, WV in 1986, and even spoke at the ceremony. He proceeded to attend Concord University and received a B.A. in Commercial Art and Advertising, graduating in 1990. Afterwards, in 1992, Clint joined the US Army Reserves as a Munitions Specialist, graduating the US Army Ordnance Missile and Munitions Center and School with honors.
Many of the friends he made in college remained friends with him for his entire life. He even met his wife of 27 years Yvette Shrewsberry Jackson at Concord University, whom he married on February 12th, 1993 in Jonesboro, GA.
Although he always joked that his marriage and his two children, Michaela and Chloe, gave him gray hair, he was always a dedicated husband and father, who always made sure to spend time watching movies and TV shows or having dinner with his family. He was also a notorious gift-giver, never failing to provide a touching card and present for every special occasion.
There are not enough words to express everything that Clint Jackson was, and those who had the privilege of knowing him would agree. Clint always tried his best to make everyone he talked to smile. His quick wit and sense of humor made him a charismatic and mischievous character whose intellect always allowed him to be one step ahead. In woefully inadequate summary, Clint was an amazing father, husband, son, friend, geek, joker, storyteller, hard worker, constant learner, and a generous soul.
Clint was preceded in death by mother Carrie Katherine Jackson, father-in-law Reynold Connie Shrewsberry, grandfather Frank Lester, grandmothers Ruby Lester and Marie Hall, and uncles Jerry Jackson, Merle Jackson, and Brian Hall. He is survived by his wife Yvette Jackson, daughters Michaela and Chloe Jackson, father Harry Jackson, aunts Robin and Elaine Hall, sisters Melissa Green and Kimberly Jackson, mother-in-law Violet Shrewsberry, sister-in-law Gladys Jewell, brothers-in-law Jonathan and Jeremy Shrewsberry and his wife Christina Jo Shrewsberry, nieces Laura Green, Mackenzie Jackson, Amanda, Aleesa, and Alaina Jewell, Christina and Maria Shrewsberry, and nephews Derek and Jarrett Jackson, Corey and Connor Shrewsberry.
Clint will be cremated at Southern Cremations on Monday, October 12th, 2020 at 9:30 am, and his wife and daughters will be holding a private balloon release ceremony at their place of residence on Saturday, October 10th, 2020 at 3:00 pm. All the people who loved Clint are spread so far and wide that it would be impossible to hold one large ceremony with everyone involved. His family would instead like to invite anyone who is interested to hold their own balloon release ceremony in his honor at their own convenience and to send them photos and videos of their ceremony so that a slide show can be made and accordingly distributed.
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I feel very blessed to have been a part of this young man’s life as a Rough Rider at Baileysville High School. I recognized his brilliance and creativity every day in my English class. He had impeccable manners and did not have to be the center of attention. Yet, I waited each day for the “Clint” moment. Some days it was a pun that sparked laughter from all, or it might be a play on words intended for only me. Yet, he was humble always telling me he had smart sisters. I resigned from my classroom several weeks ago because of COVID fears and was home facebooking. A picture popped up of a field trip to Marshall University—my tears turned to smiles as I reminisced that beautiful fall day. Today, when the picture reappeared and classmates posted many comments-I had my “Clint” moment—his memory will always be etched in my heart. Our world will miss your velvet touch.❤️💙
May he Rest In Peace . He was very kind and supportive colleague.
So hard to believe you’re gone, Clint. We will always remember you as a great friend! Love and deepest sympathy to Yvette, Michaela, Chloe, and family
I’m so very sorry to hear of Clint’s passing. Sending you all much love an prayers. Michele Trent Pettiford
*Reposting this from Facebook at the request of Family.* I lost my best friend on Monday. I say this knowing there are more than a handful of people here who feel exactly the same way. It was one of the many, many talents that Clint Jackson had, making you feel like you were that important to him. He accepted people for who they were and he made you feel like you were a part of his family.. and he was certainly part of mine. Clint extended his hand when anyone needed it… and I can’t count the number of times he was there for me with a quick smile and a wicked laugh. He was the very first friend I made at Concord (thanks, Sheila N Vinson) and a constant in my life after. He was keenly loyal to his closest friends, he was a wonderful father, a devoted husband, a great son and a good brother. He touched so many lives in so many ways. He was wildly intelligent, with a sneaky-clever sense of humor that could squeeze laughs from the worst situations. There was a restless spark to his eyes and you just knew he was planning his next move. I loved that! He was always upbeat, with a story or observation that he knew would lighten the mood. He could bitch and moan with the best of us and he did so often… but where I saw clouds he always saw sunlight. The last few years were hard on him. His body wasn’t up to the challenge and he was forced to slow down. We teased each other about getting older often – he called me “Old Man” and I called him “Bastard”. I never, ever thought there would be a time without him somewhere nearby, just a phone call away. But here we are… and I’m crying too many tears and mourning him too hard to really give him a proper send off. He’d hate all of this grief. Hell, he didn’t even like to say good bye. But I know he’s expecting it from me.. and he couldn’t stop me if he wanted to. I’m told his heart just gave out on him.. but I know the truth – that his spirit was just too damn wild to be held in place any longer. Too impatient to wait for his body to heal anymore. And so we mourn. He left us all too early and I know I’ll never have another friend like him. Some people pass through your life and then fade away in time. A precious few will leave scars. I’m left with so many beautiful scars today. I love you brother! Be sure to let the important people in your life know how you feel about them. Before you know it, they’ll be gone. Sayonara, Clint. Until we meet again.
Condolences to Clints family. Me and my wife knew Clint in Baileysville High School. He was a great and loyal friend. He will be greatly missed. Fly High our forever friend Clint.
“To truly love another person is to accept that the work of loving them is worth the pain of losing them.” Clint will forever be in our hearts.
I extend my deepest condolences to you and your family. May God give you strength and peace at this time and in times to come.
Yvette, Michaela, and Chloe, We are all thinking of you and sending lots of love your way. Clint was such a nice guy. We are proud to have known him. If there is anything we can do, do not hesitate to let us know. Jeff, Pam, and Family
Releasing a Halloween balloon for my friend Clint – Sunday, Oct. 11 2020
I will never forget time we were going to surprise you guys and Clint opened the door and told us he didn’t want our Girl Scout cookies instead of letting us in. Always was one to joke around with everyone and give everybody a hard time. When we went to the WWE event for Chloe’s birthday, I think that was one of the best days of my life. Clint and Chloe were just laughing at me. Listening to Clint give Teeny a hard time when on FaceTime with mom was the best and always had me laughing. Turning his “man cave” into a girls cave was the best because he even took part in making jewelry with us. He never stopped the fun and he was always there being loud and making people laugh. It’s not going to be the same not having him yelling in the background but I know he will still be there. I love you Clint, rest well.
Keep making executive decisions
”I am and always will be the optimist. The hoper of far-flung hopes and the dreamer of improbable dreams.” — The Doctor, Season 6, Episode 6 Mom said Uncle Clint loved Dr. Who, and I can’t think of a better quote to describe him than this. Rest In Peace a wonderful soul
This is my wife’s page,but this is Steve. I met Clint in September of 1982 in our freshman year of high school. We were blessed to be in the same home room together Mrs Hatfield who was also our art teacher. I guess our friendship started when we worked on the homecoming banner together. We both had a love for art and all the geeky stuff like comic books, scifi, and anything that was considered nerdy. It was then he introduced me to the world of dungeons and dragons which was a combination of mixing our artwork into the game. Our friendship growed from there and lasted till now. We rarely got to see each other except for the class reunions and visits he came back home for. But he will always be one of the closest friends I have ever had. I kept the ninth grade banner we worked on together for over thirty years and when he came in for our thirty year reunion I gave it to him and told him he could keep it the next thirty years. I find it so hard to believe that he has passed, but I will forever be his friend and will miss him greatly. To his wonderful family who he always spoke of when we talked, I offer my deepest condolences. All that’s left to say is a quote from one of our joint heroes. Excelsior Clint Excelsior
I know today will be extra hard, but everything will be okay. I love you so much, and I know he did too.