Joe "Butch" Jackson

DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, VISITATION AND SERVICE TIMES HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED.  VISITATION WILL NOW BE SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27 FROM 4-7 PM AT MATTHEWS MORTUARY, BROWNSBURG, WITH FUNERAL SERVICES THERE ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28 AT 11:30 AM.

78, Brownsburg, passed away December 18, 2022. He was a landscaper for over 50 years and started J-Scape Inc. His parents Joseph and Dorothy Jackson preceded him in death. Joe is survived by his wife Patricia Jackson; children Joe Jackson Jr. (Crystal), Martha Contreras (Martin), Jimmy Yeary (Leanne), Jeffrey Yeary (Peggy), Joseph Yeary (Michele) and Dretta Elliott (Gilbert); 13 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Born in Portland, Tennessee, his family moved to Indianapolis, IN in 1945. He graduated from Ben Davis High in 1962 and a Brownsburg resident for over 30 years. He always had a passion for heavy equipment and dirt work, so he went right to work honing his skills and in 1971 he bought a dozer and went out to make his way in order to provide for his wife Patti and his 6 wonderful children. Butch's business is thriving today, now run by his son Lil Butch. He became interested in field trailing and joined NSTRA in 1994. Together with his stepson Jeff Yeary and with a lot of help from Rod Mace and Clem Grover they got addicted. Butch had several dogs over the years. He is now a member of the Conservation Bird Dog Club. He became president of NSTRA in 2010. As president Butch was instrumental in establishing an ATV variance for all the bird dog participants unable to walk so they could continue competing and enjoying the sport they came to love. He also founded, procured, remodeled and helped NSTRA purchase its home office in Plainfield. While president, Butch was approached by Bob West and Ed Radar and together with their help, put together the Distinguished Member Award that ironically he has now received for all his sacrifice and dedication to NSTRA. Butch was still active in NSTRA as his health allowed. Sam Ashmore runs Butch's latest trial dog for him. Annie is one first place point from being a Champion, the passion continues. A big thanks to Joe Jackson for everything he has done for NSTRA so that we may continue to enjoy this great sport we have all come to love. Visitation will be from 4-7pm Tuesday December 27 at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg, with funeral services there at 11:30am Wednesday December 28. Burial will follow in Lincoln Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Witham Foundation (Witham Extended Care Unit), 2605 N. Lebanon St., Lebanon, IN 46052