John Sidney Jackson

John Sidney Jackson, 76, of Rock Springs, died Jan. 11, 2018, at his home.

He was a long time resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Leadville, Colo., Jackson died following a three-month illness.

He was born Jan. 3, 1942, in Paul's Valley, Okla., the son of Silas M. Jackson and Ruby W. Eggleston.

Jackson attended schools in Climax, Colo., and graduated from Leadville High School with the class of 1962.

He married Merry L. Baltzell on Jan. 1, 1970, in Leadville, Colo.

Jackson was a United States Navy Veteran having served in the Vietnam conflict.

He was employed by Climax Molybdenum C...