Archel J. Jackson, 91, of Jasper, GA passed away on May 29, 2025 at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital.  Archel was born May 5, 1934 in the Big Ridge Community of Pickens County, GA to the Late Arron and Pearl Jackson.

A.J., as he was affectionately known, came from a long line of musically talented people.  He was a great Bluegrass musician and was fortunate enough to meet many entertainers along the way.  A.J. was a disc jockey on several radio shows and was privileged to interview many such entertainers as Loretta Lynn, Dottie West, Jennie Sealy, and George Hamilton IV.  He played many clubs in Texas while working as an iron and steel worker with Capital Steel Company.

A.J. also worked for many years as a fireman at Fair Oaks Fire Department in Marietta, GA where he became acquainted with professional wrestler, Bob Armstrong.  Although A.J. thought very highly of Bob, that's a sport he never tried.

He was an avid fan of Ralph Stanley, Flat and Scruggs, and Bill Monroe.  A.J.'s dedication to Bluegrass music never wavered, he genuinely loved it and the folks who also shared that passion.

A.J. is preceded in death by his daughter, Marla Mitchell, parents, Arron and Pearl Jackson, brothers: Milton Jackson, known musically as "Jack Holden", James Jackson. Eugene Jackson, and Warren Jackson, sisters: Mae Young, Agnes Long, Dimple Martin, and Emma Tidwell.

He is survived by his daughter Teresa Cairo, and granddaughter, Kayleigh Cario of Texas,  several nieces and nephews and lifelong friend, Doris Raynes and his friend and musical associate, Ronald Young also survive to cherish his memory.

His laughter and lust for life will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Rest in peace "Uncle Charlie"

The family will receive friends at Cagle Funeral Home on Saturday, May 31, 2025 from eleven o'clock in the morning until seven and again on Sunday, June 1, 2025 from ten o'clock in the morning until the service hour.

A funeral service to honor a life well lived will be conducted in the Robert A. Cagle Memorial Chapel on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at two o'clock in the afternoon.  Interment will follow the service at Bethel Christian Church, Talking Rock, GA.

Cagle Funeral Home and Cremation Services is honored to serve A.J.'s family in this most difficult time.