Mr. Gerald Jackson, 82, of Murray, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 30, 2019 due to complications from Parkinson’s Disease.
Mr. Jackson was born on April 13, 1937 in Griffith, Indiana to Joseph Lewis Jackson and Judith Maude Douthett. He married Phyllis Jean Ponder on June 29, 1963 in Crown Point, Indiana.
Gerald’s passion was his family. Some of his greatest joy came from expressing his pride in his grandsons. His lifelong pastime was running beagles. Hence his nickname is “The Beagle Man”. For 37 years Gerald was employed at Gatlin Plumbing and Heating in Griffith, Indiana. He was also a member of Local Union 41 in Hammond, Indiana for 64 years and was of Baptist faith.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Jospeh and Judith Jackson; brother, Arthur Jackson; sisters, Eleanor Weiss, Louanna Trimble and Lucille Stamper.
Mr. Jackson is survived by his wife, Phyllis Jackson of Murray; two sons, Gerald Jackson, Jr. of Mooresville, NC and James Jackson and fiancee, Sherry Jordan or Brookport, IL; a daughter, Darla Jackson of Hazel; grandsons, Matt Parrish of Hazel and Levi Jackson of Mooresville, NC; three granddogs, Macie Grace, Ellie May and Bentley; as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews.
The funeral service for Mr. Jackson is set for 12 PM on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at the Heritage Chapel of Imes Funeral Home, 1804 Highway 121 Bypass North, Murray. Sammy Cunningham will officiate and burial will follow at Bazzell Cemetery.
His family welcomes visitors from 10 am- 12 pm on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at the Heritage Chapel.
Please join family and friends in honoring the life of Mr. Jackson by visiting www.imesfh.com and posting your tributes and memories.
The Heritage Chapel of Imes Funeral Home is entrusted with caring for the family of Mr. Gerald Jackson.