Carl Thomas Jackson Jr. of Calico Rock, Arkansas was born on August 15, 1959 in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Dors (Moore) Acord and Carl Thomas Jackson Sr. Carl departed this life on April 23rd, 2021 at his home, at the age of 61.

Carl is survived by two daughters, Shelly Helman (David) of Pyatt, Arkansas, Tonya Garvin (Kevin) of Anderson, Missouri; one son, Michael Qualls (Tamra) of Dexter; twelve grandchildren, Sebastion, AbbyGail, Hollie, Layne, Reagan, Joeli, Ariella, Beau, Luke, Jasmine, Jaydn, and Jenna; one sister, Tammy Hester of Bloomfield; one brother, David (Sonny) Acord of Bloomfield; his beloved dog Buddy; as well as several nieces and nephews.

He spent most of his life as a traveling auto mechanic and was of the christian faith. He loved spoiling his grandchildren with ice cream, chocolate bars, soda pop and classic rock music.

Arrangements include cremation followed by a private family burial.