Estes Lee Jackson

Estes Lee Jackson

Estes Lee Jackson, 100, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, at NMMC-Hamilton Nursing Home. He was born in Marion County, Ala. on Sept. 25, 1925, to his parents Loranzy Veto Jackson and Dora Mitchell Jackson.
Estes met and fell in love with his bride, Ercelle, in Mobile, Ala., during World War II, where he was working as a welder repairing warships at the Alabama State Docks and playing with his bluegrass band, the Dixie Jubilee Boys. They married on March 18, 1945, and soon moved home to Hamilton where they lived, worked and raised their family. Estes and Ercelle were founding members of the Hamilton Primitive Baptist Church, where he served as a long-time deacon and beloved member of the congregation. He worked for the Alabama Department of Transportation, retiring after 32 years of service.
Estes loved music, but most especially Sacred Harp and bluegrass music. He was a great mandolin picker and loved to play at family events. He served as the chairman for both the Marion County Courthouse Sacred Harp Singing and the Sullins Schoolhouse Sacred Harp Singing which were held for many years. He passed on his love of music, singing and buck dancing to many, including his kids and grandkids.
Estes was a friend to all he met, approaching life with a smile on his face, a contagious laugh and a song in his heart. He was full of mischief and loved to talk and tell a good story. He truly lived by the mantra, “Love thy neighbor.” He spread kindness and joy wherever he went, and this legacy will live on in his family and all those who were blessed to know him.
He leaves behind a legacy of faith, family and fellowship to his wife and loving partner of 80 years, Ercelle Sullins Jackson; his sons, Bravell Jackson (Brenda) and David Jackson (Darvi); granddaughters, Benja Jackson and Brooke Jackson Banister (Rusty); grandson, Collin Jackson; great-grandsons, Jackson Banister and Braden Banister; sisters, Elgie Jackson Wood, Eloise Jackson McCarley (Rudy) and Sue Jackson Lee (Vernon); and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, as well as two brothers, Eulis Jackson and Auta V. Jackson; and brother-in-law, Frank Wood.
His homegoing service was held on Dec. 30, 2025, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at Sullins Schoolhouse Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in his name to the Sullins Schoolhouse Cemetery Fund.

Hamilton Funeral Home
Hamilton, AL
205-921-3197