Randy Jackson

Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Nelson and Millie Jackson, on February 5, 1975 Nelson Randolph Jackson graced the world with his presence. He would be the youngest child born to this union. Growing up in Tulsa, Randy as he was lovingly called by family and friends attended Tulsa Public Schools. In his formative years he attended Lindsey Elementary, Anderson Junior High and Will Rogers High School. Growing up Randy would develop a love for horses and the life of a cowboy. Watching his father, Nelson and his brother, Mike compete as calf ropers, he wanted to follow in their footsteps. At the early age of three, Randy could swing a rope and catch his sister's feet as they walked. At the age of five, about the age that his grandson is now, he wanted to tie calves up but the strength was not there. Instead of calves, Randy would tie dogs and cats to the fence and then take his picking string and flank them and tie them up. Spending the last 45 years competing and perfecting his craft as a Professional Calf Roper, Randy made a name for himself as one of the best. From the time he was 10, he's won saddles, buckles, bridles, spurs, and a plethora of competition awards for his skills as a young calf roper. Having perfected his craft, Randy had several sponsors, however loving his daughter and not wanting to leave her during her formative years, he refused to travel on the professional circuit. In the 90's he competed for the first time in the World's Richest Roping held in Tulsa, where he placed 4th. He holds arena records in famous Okmulgee Arena! When it came to horses, Randy loved everything about them. Grooming, training, buying, selling and of course riding. You could always find him on a horse or near one. Randy was willing to give pointers to the next generation of calf ropers. He would help and train younger riders. Preceding him in death is his son, Mykel Randolph; mother, Millie Jackson and sister, Michelle Jackson. Remembering his life, love and legacy is daughter, Randi; grandson, Kason; father, Nelson Jackson; sisters, Margaret (Joe) Peters, Cynthia (Jeff) Williams, Charon (Spencer) Armstrong, Tracy (Melvin) Brownand Shelly Morgan; brothers, Michael (Angela) Jackson and Aubrey (Mahasin) Jackson; Nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. We celebrate his life today as he would want us to, not with a lot of sadness, but with strong hearts determined as he was to continue loving one another in love and sharing are memories of him with each other. Remember Randy in your heart, your smile, in your ride, in your love...... because he is there. Visitation will be 3pm to 8pm Thursday September 28, 2023 at Serenity Funerals and Cremation Chapel. Funeral Service will be 11am Saturday September 30, 2023 at the Bob Arrington Arena in Okmulgee, Oklahoma.

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Randy Jackson

February 5, 1975 - September 19, 2023