Mitchell Leon Jackson departed this life March 8, 2020, in Coalgate at the age of 78 years, two months and 17 days. Leon was born Dec. 20, 1941, to AJ and LouAnn (Scates) Jackson in Ada.

He received his diploma from Latta High School and bachelor of arts and education degree from SWOSU. He taught band and vocal music at Custer City, Vinita, Clinton, Burns Flat and Coalgate. Leon retired from teaching and then served as a rural mail carrier for Coal County.

He was united in marriage to Joyce Kay (Cooper) Jackson on Oct. 27, 1961. From this union were born Mark and James.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting and the outdoors on the K-L homestead.

He is survived by his wife, Kay, of 58 years: two children, Mark Jackson and his wife, Michana, Blanchard, and James Jackson, Hinton; grandchildren Tyler Jackson and wife, Katie, of Billings, Montana, Taylor Adams and husband, Dillon, of Independence, Kentucky; and Kolt Jackson of Oklahoma City. Great-grandchildren are Aubrey Hayden Adams and Braxton Arthur Adams, Independence, and Ava Joe Jackson, Billings; and brother Jim and Karrel Jackson, Ada.

Leon's final wish was to have no service.