Robert F. Bob Jackson, Jr.

Robert F. "Bob" Jackson, Jr. 71, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2017. He was born November 11, 1945 to Robert Sr. and Theresa Jackson in Pryor, OK. He went to high school in Liberal, KS, and graduated in 1963. He attended Hutchinson Junior College and graduated from Wichita State University. He married Patricia Anne Vieux on August 26, 1967. They would have celebrated their 50th anniversary this month. He taught for 43 years and retired from Wichita Public Schools in 2011. He was a Wichita State University alumni and an avid Shocker fan. He loved playing golf, pickleball and tennis. He absolutely loved teaching and most recently taught pickleball for Wichita Parks & Recreation. He is survived by his wife, Pat; daughter, Leigh (Kevin); sons, Ian and Keir (Dinusha) all of Wichita; mother, Theresa; brother, Reggie of Fritch, Texas; sister, Terri of Chicago. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert. Although there will not be a funeral service, a celebration of life will be scheduled at a future date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Kansas Humane Society 3313 N. Hillside, Wichita, KS 67219. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East.