Westerly, RI - Ben E, Jackson, 91, coach, golf pro, entrepreneur and devoted UT Longhorn, passed away at his home on Saturday, August 1, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Barbara (Gertz) Jackson, of Settlers Landing, Westerly, RI and formerly of Texas. A longtime resident of Weatherford, Texas, Ben owned and operated J-B Office Supply, a family business; Ben played in several West Texas Open golf tournaments. He opened Ben Jackson's FastFirst Golf Academy in the early 2000's, which he and Barbara ran for many years. Ben was predeceased by his brother Joe Jackson; and a nephew.