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“To whom
much is given,
much is required.”
The Jacksons don’t speak of
As for the attraction that brought
Life is full as Marie and Arnold
Marie says about her joy of
those thirty years as hardships or
Marie and Arnold together,
approach their 51st year of
entertaining, “We’ve got lots of
a challenge to their marriage.
Marie says Arnold’s kindness and
marriage. Their six grandchildren’s
friends, and we love people!”
Their love for each other and
work ethic attracted her as well as
activities are a treat to follow, and
They both credit God for His
commitment to their vows were
his being a “city boy” and an
Marie’s gift of hospitality continues
abundant blessings and the reason
broad and deep enough to
identical triplet. Arnold was
to bloom. They entertain their
they are blessed to share with
overcome life’s struggles.
captivated by Marie’s beauty and
friends and family at their
others. As a wise Sunday school
Today all three of the Jackson
quiet spirit. He still applauds the
Crossgates home or on the
teacher at Crossgates Baptist
daughters are happily married
way she supported his many
Reservoir onboard their pontoon
Church, Arnold says, “To whom
and living close to home. Liesa
business ventures over the years.
or cruiser. They host three large
much is given, much is required.”
Holeman is the assistant BSU
The secret to their “sticking”
parties a year in their back yard
As for Marie’s appetite for
director on the Ole Miss campus.
glue? Marie is certain that it’s
and an open house for friends
keeping life active and full of
Sonya Covey is an interior designer
because they’ve never gone to bed
during the Christmas celebration.
merriment, Arnold says, “I’m
in Madison, and Missy McMinn
mad. She also labels him a jewel
And it’s a fact that they still cut
married to Marie, and I hang on
is an OBGYN at East Lakeland.
for always calling her every night
enviable moves on the dance floor.
for dear life!”
he was on the road.
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