Bobby Dale Jackson, age 60, of Mullins, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at MUSC Marion Medical Center. Bobby was born in Oahu, Hawaii, the son of the late Harry B. Jackson and the late Ora Mae Owens Jackson.

Bobby worked as a certified respiratory therapist for twenty years. Upon retiring, he and his wife, Kimberly began a ministry through their equine facility, God's Horses. There they hosted monthly visits from the Connie Maxwell Children's Home Florence Campus as well as their Chesterfield campus for a decade. Bobby was also involved with Wildlife Action and hosted many visits from their summer camps at the equestrian center.

Bobby and Kim enjoyed their equestrian activities together as well as fishing. Bobby also loved to cook and frequently made dishes for his friends. He was an avid collector of Native American artifacts and often gifted pieces of his collection to family, friends, and Wildlife Action.

Bobby was a member of Mullins First Baptist Church. He will be remembered by his family and friends for his loving and giving nature.

In addition to his parents, Bobby was predeceased by a brother, Chris Jackson and a sister-in-law, April Jackson.

He is survived by his wife, Kimberly Shelley Jackson; brothers, Mike Jackson (Marcia) of Marion and Richard Jackson of Florence; his sisters, Karen J. Rogers (Richard) of Fountain Inn and Susan J. Senter (David) of Nichols; and a sister-in-law, Fran B. Jackson of Mullins. Bobby loved his dogs dearly and cared for all his animals. He leaves behind his three girls "pups", Bella, Bindi, and Luna.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 15, 2024 in the Fellowship Hall of Mullins First Baptist Church. A funeral service will follow the visitation beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Monday in the sanctuary of the church with Reverend Robbie Baxley officiating. Burial will be at Pleasant View Baptist Church Cemetery in Nichols.

If you would like to remember Bobby, donations may be made in his memory to Connie Maxwell Children's Home, P.O. Box 1178, Greenwood, South Carolina 29648 or online at www.conniemaxwell.com.

An online guestbook is available at www.mearesfh.com.

Meares Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.