Terence Chauncy Jackson

Terence C. Jackson, age 57 died March 31, 2019 at the Prestige Rehab Center in McMinnville, OR where he was on respite care and the day that he was supposed to return home to his residence in Rickreall, Terence chose heaven instead, his eternal home and resting place. He leaves behind 4 children and 3 grandchildren; Christina Gilinsky of Warrenton, Brenda Jackson of Bonney Lake, WA. Benjamin Jackson of Astoria, and Molly Jackson of Stayton. His loving mother, Susan Jackson of Rickreall, and 6 other siblings. Terence was a dedicated dad with a big heart that loved a good laugh. He always filled the room with his smile and the joy. He instantly made friends wherever he went. Terence's nick name was “Hoss” and he lived up to it, as a nice peaceful guy.  Terence served honorably in the Navy first on the submarine USS Robert E Lee as a TMSN and later he got transferred to the destroyer USS Richard S. Edwards. He served a total of 4 years and was honorably discharged with the Polaris Deterrent Patrol, Sea Service Ribbon, and Marksman in 2 classes. He was a proud Navy man. Services will be held at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Oregon on Monday April 8th at 11:30 am.