Henry Dewayne Jackson, 81, of Paragould died Friday, June 25, 2004, at his old home place in the middle of the woods.

Born on Nov. 15, 1922, in Greene County, he was a believer in Jesus Christ as his Savior and Lord. He was a World War II Veteran who served in the army.

Affectionately known as "Uncle Wayne" by many more than family, he loved his family, he valued his friends and he enjoyed numerous little woodland friends that played at his door. He laughed a lot and loved to tell jokes.

He was an active member of the American Legion Post Number 17 and Masonic Lodge Number 368. He was an excellent marksman.

In the late 1950's, he created the political cartoon "Smedley Sez" for the "The Big Picture", a Paragould daily newspaper. More recently, he painted the portraits of Dewey Dowdy and Norris Cathey that are displayed at the VFW Post Number 2242. He also painted the signs at the American Legion.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ellzena Ford and Lonnie Everrett Jackson; and two brothers, Leo Everrett Jackson and Vernon William Jackson.

Survivors include a sister-in-law, Lucille Jackson of Paragould; three nieces and their spouses, Leola and Sam Atchison, Lillian and Jerry White, Lee Carole and John Poe, all of Paragould; a nephew and his spouse, Lonnie and Theresa Jackson of Batesville; six great-nieces and nephews; sixt step-great-nieces and nephews; and one step-great-great-niece.

Visitation was from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the Heath Funeral Home in Paragould. Burial was at the Woodland Heights Cemetery in Rector at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Chaplain Ransom Walker officiated at the Masonic graveside service. Mason acted as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were members of the American Legion.

Memorials may be made to American Legion Post Number 17.