Background
Jackson, Claude Gene was born on April 20, 1925 in Oilton, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Denison and Ida Mae (Wilson) Jackson.
Jackson, Claude Gene was born on April 20, 1925 in Oilton, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Denison and Ida Mae (Wilson) Jackson.
Graduated from the high school, Cushing, Oklahoma.
Driller, Webster Drilling Company, Cushing, 1948-1950; driller, Reaves Drilling Company, Cushing, 1950-1953; toolpusher, Reaves Drilling Company, Cushing, 1953-1958; assistant superintendent, Reaves Drilling Company, Enid, Oklahoma, 1958-1963; independent drilling consultant, Enid, 1963-1973; independent fishing tool consultant, Enid, 1973-1980; Chairman of the Board, Ward Drilling Company, Inc., Enid, 1980-1987; president, Ward Drilling Company, Inc., Enid, since 1987.
With United States Navy, 1943. Member International Association Drilling Contractors (board directors 1986-1989), Chamber of Commerce, Masons.
Married Virginia Ruth Buxton, March 26, 1945. Children: Alice Claudette Jackson Bertrand, Michael Jerome.