Luther Herman "Pat" Jackson, III

Luther Herman “Pat” Jackson III, age 59, a resident of Thibodaux and St. Amant, Louisiana, passed away unexpectedly on February 7, 2024. He lived his life to the fullest, and always made the best of every situation. He loved music, fishing, cooking, working on various hobby projects, and spending time with family and friends. 

Pat graduated from St. Charles High School and attended Southeastern Louisiana University. He served in both the U.S. Army (Airborne) and the Louisiana Army National Guard. He worked as a production operator at Shell Chemical and E. I. DuPont, and was the owner of Jackson’s Tire. Pat was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars(VFW) Post 3693, in Gonzales, La.

He is survived by his loving companion Patricia Thibodaux, ex-wife Bridget A. Hewling, daughter Samantha M. Jackson (Eric C. Knapps), daughter Amanda N. Cook (Seth R. Cook), son Caffre J. Jackson (Lesley K. Bolinger), mother Vada V. Jackson, grandchildren Isabella R. Russell, Emmett P. C. Knapps, Athena J. Knapps, Broly R. Cook, Kalee A. Cook, cousins, aunts and uncles.

He was preceded in death by father Luther H. “Pat” Jackson Jr, grandparents Luther H. Jackson Sr., Mary T. Gaffney, Richard D. Sullivan, and Hazel V. “Jennie” Sullivan.

Visitation will take place at Resthaven Funeral Home in Baton Rouge on Wednesday, February 14^th, 2024, 9:00 am until Funeral Service at 11:00 am.  Interment will follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory.  The pallbearers will be Charles “Chuck” Jackson Jr., Shane Jackson, Eric Knapps, Seth Cook, Cory “Stretch” Brady, Aaron Hernandez, Jesse Hernandez and Billy Shirley. Honorary pallbearers are Mark Acosta and Chris Forrest.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.