William T. Jackson, 75, ‘peddler’ who sold textile equipment
March 9, 2022
William Thomas Jackson of Litchfield Country Club died March 9. He was 75.
Born Aug. 21, 1946, he was a long-time resident of York County. He graduated from York High School, where he was an accomplished athlete in football and track. It was in high school that he met Pam Mabry, whom he wooed and later married.
Bill graduated from Clemson University with a degree in textile engineering. He was a member of Phi Kappa Delta (now Kappa Alpha) fraternity. After he and Pam married, he honored his advanced ROTC commitment and served as a second lieutenant in Vietnam leading a mortar platoon. He recently said he told his men he had two primary objectives: to get himself and all of them back home safely. He accomplished this goal.
Mr. Jackson returned to York and began his career as what he called a “peddler.” He sold textile machinery parts and he and Pam would later own Improved Services Inc. in Clover.
Together they fulfilled Pam’s dream of breeding, raising, showing and selling Friesian horses by establishing Shady Nook Farm on land that once belonged to his grandfather and uncle. The house they moved in to and remodeled was the first house his grandparents owned. This business was a success with the horses winning many ribbons and grand championships until Pam’s untimely death in 2008.
Mr. Jackson carried on the business for several more years until deciding to close it, sell the property and relocate to the Pawleys Island area.
Once established at the beach, he became known as Jackson. He had enjoyed boating since his youth and spent many hours on Lake Wylie and later exploring the Waccamaw and Black rivers. At the beach, he made many friends and enjoyed socializing at Moe’s where his friends gathered to celebrate his 75th birthday.
Mr. Jackson said he had no filters. He did not suffer fools but was faithful, loved and enjoyed his friends. He had a strong faith and truly loved the Lord.
He is survived by his son, William Neil Jackson; two grandchildren, Ladd and Carleigh Jackson; his sister Jane Jackson Finch (Jim); his mother-in-law, Phyllis Mabry; and in-laws Brent Mabry and Laura Mabry Kiser and their families.
A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
