Gerald E. Jackson

Gerald Elias Jackson, 80, of Bessemer PA, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Thursday, December 9th, 2021.

Jerry was born May 4th, 1941 in Kittanning, PA to the late M. Elias and M. Isabell Lemmon Jackson.

A 1959 graduate of New Castle High School, Jerry retired from a production and maintenance position at Calgon in 1999. He later enjoyed traveling the country in his motorhome with his wife, spending time at River Pines Resort, and bowling with friends. As an active member of the Lawrence County Horseshoe League, he claimed many championship titles. He was a past Master of Mahoning New Castle Lodge #243, a 32nd degree Mason of the Valley of New Castle, and a Knight of the York Cross of Honour. Jerry was also a member of Freedom Church and served in the U.S. National Guard Reserves.

He will be greatly missed by his sons, Gerald Jackson of Bloomfield, NY, Robert Jackson of Foster, RI, Richard (Amy) Jackson of Bessemer, PA, Erick (Genevieve) Jackson of New Castle, PA, Shawn (Jaime) Jackson of Garrettsville, OH, sisters, Michelle Thomas of Warren, PA, brothers, Charles Jackson and Dallas Jackson of Georgia, eight grandsons, one granddaughter, and seven great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was reunited with his loving wife, Dorothy Mae Jones Jackson, whom he married on March 4th, 1961. He was also preceded in death by his sister, M. Lavern Thomas, and brother, Don Jackson.

Visitation will be held, on Monday, December 13, 2021, from 5-8 pm at Terry Cunningham Funeral Home in Bessemer, PA. A Masonic Service will take place at 7 pm on Monday. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, December 14th at 11 am with additional visitation from 10 am to 11 am prior.

Birthplace & Residence Birthplace: Kittanning
Resided In: Bessemer

Viewing Location: Terry Cunningham Funeral Home
Date: Monday, December 13, 2021
Time: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Funeral Location: Terry Cunningham Funeral Home
Date: Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Wake Time: 10:00 am
Service Time: 11:00 am

Cemetery Location: Mt. Hermon Cemetery
Date: Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Time: Immediately Following Service

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