Noel E. Jackson: 1932 – 2009
Noel E. Jackson, age 76, died Friday January 2, 2009 at his residence in Churubusco, In. He had been ill for an extended period of time. Noel was born in Fort Wayne, In. on December 25, 1932 a son of the late Hugh and Ruth (Krewson) Jackson. He spent his formative years in Fort Wayne, and was united in marriage on January 2, 1951 in Waynedale, In. to Mary E. Peck. He has lived in Churubusco since 2002. He worked as a custodian at Indiana/Purdue University in Fort Wayne with 25 years of faithful service retiring in 1995.
Survivors include his wife Mary E. Jackson of Churubusuco, In, children, Elizabeth “Liz” Rollins of Churubusco, In., Anna (John) Rizzo of Fort Wayne, In. , Donald E. (Erlinda) Jackson of Cincinnati, Oh. Norman Jackson of Huntington, In. Larry (Tawanya) Jackson, Jerry (Paula) Jackson both of Columbia City, In., and Rosemary D. (friend Donald Snyder) Jackson of Mt. Clemens, Mi. He is also survived by 4 brothers and 2 sisters; Hugh Jackson of Duquesne, Pa., Virginia Crick of Fort Wayne, In., Donald Jackson of Oakmont, Ca., James (Ruth) Jackson, Al (Linda) Jackson and Laura Mae (Richard) Schrey all of Fort Wayne, In. and mother-in-law Martha J. Kessler of Auburn, In. and brother-in-law Charles Peck of Bryan, Oh. several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sons Raymond L. Jackson and Kevin DeWayne Jackson, brothers Bob Jackson, George Jackson and sister Rebecca Tassler.
Respecting Mr. Jackson’s wishes, there will be no calling hours or services. Sheets and Childs Funeral Home of Churubusco, In. were entrusted with the arrangements.
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January 5th, 2009 at 12:26 pm
Gene will be missed by all. We always enjoyed talking to Gene. He did a lot of work for Kathy and I and we will missed him greatly. My God bless you and your family in this difficult time. Our prayers are with all of you.
Sincerely,
Steve and Kathy Linvill
January 5th, 2009 at 4:42 pm
Dear Jackson Family,
We were saddened to learn of Gene’s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We have many fond memories of Gene throughout the years as he helped us at the Sod Farm and at the Child Care Center. He was a great friend and we will miss him.
Sincerely, Kathy, Steve and Katelyn Linvill
January 6th, 2009 at 8:49 pm
Our deepest sympathy to the Jackson Family. Our thought and prayers are with you. May you find peace in the memories you have with your Dad and Grandfather.
Ralph and Myrna
January 7th, 2009 at 4:18 pm
Rene and I would like to give our deepest sympathies to all of the Jackson family. You and your father are in our prayers.
Martin and Rene Reynolds