Rubin Lee Jaco Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Rubin Lee Jaco (Oxford, Mississippi), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 2, 2026 at the age of 80. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though his name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Rubin leaves upon the hearts of his loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of his spirit and the richness of his legacy.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Virgil (Sadie Grace Watts Jaco) and Rubin; his former wife Barbara Vaughn Jaco; and his brother Quay C. Jaco. He is survived by: his wife Jo Marquis Jaco of Oxford; his daughter Sherry Jaco Nations of Oxford; his stepdaughters, Whitney Pullen (Clark) of Oxford and Katelyn Thornton (Andrew) of Oxford; and his stepgrandchildren, Harrison, Hattie Pullen, Ava Creek and Stetson Thornton.
