Arthur "Jim" James Jackson Jr., 70, of Farmington, passed away on Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, in Farmington. He was born Nov. 10, 1944, in McPherson, Kan., to Roxie (King) and Arthur James Jackson.
Jim graduated from Aztec High School. He served two years in Korea in the U. S. Army. He graduated from University of New Mexico with a degree in journalism. Jim worked for the city of Farmington for 30 years until he retired in 2006.
He was preceded in death by his parents. Jim is survived by his sister Janis Margaret Tafoya; nephews, Kris Tafoya and Seth Tafoya; and his nieces, Jasmine Tafoya and Dezmey Tafoya;.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Arthur J. Jackson Jr.
November 10, 1944 - January 12, 2015
Arthur James Jackson Jr., 70, of Farmington, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2015, in Farmington. He was born November 10, 1944 in McPherson, Kansas. Arthur's care is entrusted to Alternative Choice Burial and Cremation, 804 N. Dustin Avenue in Farmington, 505-325-9611. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at www.serenityandcompny.com.