SOUTH PARIS — Alpheus Rust Jackson, known as “Rusty,” passed away at his home on King Hill, South Paris, on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019.

He was the son of Alpheus and Esther Caldwell Jackson. He enjoyed farming, raising a red deer elk cross herd for many years. He also enjoyed hunting until a few years ago when his health became a problem for him to get out in the woods.

Rusty served in the Coast Guard and was a Mason, a member of the Tyrian Lodge in Mechanic Falls.

He is survived by his son, Richard Rust Jackson of South Paris; two granddaughters; his brothers, Roger Jackson, Henry Jackson and Caldwell Jackson, all of Oxford, and Philip Jackson of Harrison; his sisters, Ann Bellwood and Sue Plummer of Oxford; many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews; and great-grandnieces and nephews.

Rusty will be missed by all.

Graveside services will be held in the spring. Those wishing may make contributions in Rusty’s memory to the Oxford Helping Hands Food Pantry, c/o Karen Miller, 11 Smith Road, Oxford, ME 04270.

Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 45 Main Street, South Paris. Online condolences may be shared with his family at www.chandlerfunerals.com