Donald Sidney Jackson, age 89, of New Braunfels, Texas, passed away on September 18, 2026. He was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on March 26, 1937 to Jack and Genevieve Jackson.

Donald spent part of his time at Byrd High in Shreveport Louisiana eventually moving to Buffalo where he graduated from High School at Williamsville High. He was an exceptional athlete playing football, baseball, and track.

He met his wife Jane Bellinger Jackson in Buffalo; New York and they eventually moved to New Braunfels where he worked in the Chemical sales business and eventually started his own successful Chemical sales business retiring in 2012.

He was an avid outdoorsman spending his leisure time hunting and fishing in Texas, Colorado, and Wyoming. He was a man of humble beginnings who believed in hard work, hustle, and perseverance. He loved his aggie sports teams and enjoyed time at the Elks Lodge playing dominoes and cards.

He is survived by his ex-wife, Jane Jackson; son, Bobby Jackson, and his fiancée Roslyn Bradford; grandson, Hayden Jackson; granddaughter, Madeline Jackson Carrasco and her husband, Ivan Carrasco; niece, Caty Wersterfer; grand-nephew, Connor Wersterfer; many cousins and close friends. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sandra Jackson; his father, Jack Jackson and mother, Genevieve Jackson; sister, Jacquelin (Jackie) Wersterfer & her husband, Weldon (Red) Wersterfer and niece, Cindy Wersterfer.

Dons’ family appreciated the wonderful care and companionship provided by Gruene Senior Living, their staff and ComForCare, Chad Otte and staff.

A Memorial Service will be held at the New Braunfels Elks Lodge at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 11, 2026. All are welcome.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Boys & Girls Clubs of America, https://www.bgca.org

Please sign the guestbook at www.doeppenschmidtfuneralhome.com