
Reppard was born June 3, 1938 in New Market, AL to Raymond and Lola Jackson. He attended Hazel Green High School, where he was active in sports and drove the school bus. After high school, he worked at Bell Labs in Huntsville building rocket motors for the Nike-Zues program. In the early 60’s, he moved to Deming, NM and worked for Auburn Rubber. In the 70’s, he began working for Public Service Co. of NM where he retired from after 32 years of service. Upon retirement, he could be found fishing, gardening, grilling and most importantly, spending time with his family, Reppard was an active member of FBC, Deming where he served in various roles (Children’s Sunday School Director, Treasurer and member of “The Crew”). He is remembered for his desire to put people first, help in any way he could and never leave a guest hungry. Reppard was preceded in death by his parents, his son: Raymond Cecil Jackson, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years: Vickie J. Jackson, son: David (Shannon) of Tucson, AZ, daughters: Jennifer (Alex) Larrea of Orange, CA, Patricia (Cesar) Duran of Las Cruces, NM and Mary (Erick) Kendall of Las Cruces, NM. Grandchildren: Cody Ray, Dominique, Cody, Jenai, Jessica, Jordan, Jaedyn, Shelby, Jackson, Roxas, Teagan and Mia. Great grandchildren: Kellsie, Kailum and Ashtyn.
A memorial service will be held at Baca’s Funeral Chapels on Saturday, March 26th at 10 o’clock am.
Entrusted to the care of Baca’s Funeral Chapels and Mimbres Crematory.