Donald R. Jackson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Donald R. Jackson, 87, Aldren Avenue, Jamestown, N.Y., passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at his residence. He was born on November 13, 1932 in Jamestown, N.Y. at his mother’s home, the son of the late James A. and Florine Carlson Timmermen Jackson Stelzer. Don graduated from Warren High School and was enlisted in the U.S. Navy Reserve for 8 years. He attended Calvary Baptist Church. Don worked for Allegheny China, Coca-Cola, Marlin- Rockwell Bearing (SKF Bearings) Fuller Brush in his earlier years. He retired as a service manager from Pepsi-Cola in 1994 with 38 years of service with the company. He enjoyed spending time with his family. He enjoyed maintaining his house and motor home throughout the years. His passion was traveling with his wife in their motor home. They visited every state except Hawaii. Don is survived by his daughter: Wendy (Douglas) Woodard of Jamestown, N.Y., four sisters: Jean (Larry) Short of Angelica, N.Y., Nancy Carlson of Kennedy, N.Y., Florine (Gordon) Ackley of Little Valley, N.Y. and Judy Herbach of Salamanca, N.Y.; five grandchildren: Jennifer (James) Grice of East Randolph, N.Y., Jason Woodard of Falconer, N.Y., Jessica (Andrew) Ambrosini of Lakewood, N.Y., Stephanie (Matthew) Small of Chandler, AZ and Stacey Rae (Aaron) Billquist of Jamestown, N.Y.; twelve great grandchildren: Hannah, Jackson and McKenna Small, McKenzie, Kaitlyn, Anthony and Kylie Grice, Elizabeth Rose Sandy, Liam and Zachary Ambrosini, Alaina and Emily Billquist. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to Don’s parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Fern Hall Jackson whom he married on September 11, 1953 at Chautauqua County Fairgrounds and who died on September 25, 2016; three sons: Randy Scott Jackson, Todd James Jackson, and Rev. Raymond Lamont Jackson. Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society. No services will be held. Inurnment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Stockton, N.Y. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Powers, Present & Sixbey Funeral Home, Inc., 316 East Fifth Street, Jamestown, N.Y. To light a candle or to send condolences to Don’s family please visit www.presentsixbeyfuneral.com.

Donald R. Jackson

November 13, 1932 - July 26, 2020

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Donald R. Jackson

November 13, 1932 - July 26, 2020

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