David Jackson

David Allen Jackson, 62, of Asheboro, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 19 surrounded by family. A devoted husband, father, son, brother and friend, David lived a life marked by faith, family, hard work, and an extraordinary ability to make people feel special.

David is survived by a close family who will miss him dearly. He was the beloved husband of Tara Hammer Jackson, with whom he shared a 33-year marriage and beautiful life. He was the proud father of Ms. Madison Jackson and partner, Isaiah Henry; and Dr. Morgan Jackson Minner and husband, Dr. Nicholas Minner. David was the beloved only son of Carl Elwood and Ila Jackson. He was the big brother to Dana Jackson Crotts and husband, Dean; and Jennifer Jackson Shoffner and husband, Neil. He was the loving uncle of nine nephews and nieces, and five great nephews and nieces.

David graduated from Randleman High School in 1982 & NC State 1986, he was an avid Wolfpack fan. Later in life, David returned to school to earn an MBA from the UNC-Greensboro Bryan School of Business and Economics in 2022.

David began his career at Guilford Mills after being a recipient of their academic scholarship to NC State. Then he spent 24 years with Highland Industries (Takata). He served many leadership roles, ultimately working as President and CEO.

After retiring, David embraced a new chapter and became a business owner, consultant, and shared his experience and knowledge as an adjunct professor at UNC Greensboro and High Point University. Teaching gave him an opportunity to invest in others - something that came naturally to him and brought him joy.

While David accomplished much professionally and traveled extensively, his greatest accomplishments were in the relationships he built. He had a remarkable gift for connecting with people. He could walk into a room and turn classmates, acquaintances, and colleagues into lifelong friends.

David never defined himself only by his career. He was quick to laugh, loved a good conversation, enjoyed meeting people, and had a genuine interest in the lives of others. He generously shared his knowledge, wisdom, encouragement and, occasionally, his strong opinions.

David’s Christian faith was central to who he was. He was a man who believed in God, lived a life that exemplified Jesus, and sought to share his faith in the way he treated others. His faith gave him a foundation of hope, compassion and service, and those qualities were evident in the way he loved and cared for his family and friends.

David leaves behind a legacy that lives on in his family, in the people he touched, the charities and ministries he supported, the businesses he led, and in the countless friendships and relationships he formed.

Thank you to Hospice of Randolph for their compassionate care, and to all of David’s medical providers, especially those at Duke University’s Brain Tumor and Cancer Treatment Center. And a special thank you to the closest friends and chosen family who helped take care of David with such kindness and mercy in his final months. The family is forever grateful for all those who kept David surrounded with love and prayers.

A celebration of David’s life will be held at at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Vintage Church, 650 W. Academy Street, Randleman, NC.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to, Carry Them Ministries (www.carrythem.org) or Hospice of Randolph (www.hospiceofrandolph.org) .

David’s family invites all who knew and loved him to remember him not with sadness alone, but with gratitude—for the conversations, laughter, support, friendship, and love he gave so freely. His life was full, his influence was broad, and his memory will remain in the hearts of the many blessed to call him friend.

“Well done, good and faithful servant.”