Obituary for Edwin Donald Jackson
Edwin Donald Jackson
*** April 4, 1925 - April 15, 2020 ***
Edwin 'Donald' Jackson departed this life, peacefully on April 15, 2020 at Parkcliffe Memory Care, in the presence of his family. He was born on April 4, 1925, in Toledo, Ohio. A graduate of Jesup W. Scott High School and the University of Toledo, Edwin earned his bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and was a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army after service in World War II. "Mr. Jackson" was a well-known and respected supervisor for parole officers, serving The State of Ohio for 35-years, before retiring in 1985. After retirement, he became an entrepreneur, establishing an alarm system business.
Edwin, often called Donald, was a skilled bowler. He was a jack of all trades in carpentry, automobiles, and cooking. For 70+ years, he was a dedicated, faithful member and leader of St. Philip Lutheran Church and School.
He was preceded in death by the love of his life, and wife Sylvia Jackson; parents, Jefferson and Edmonia Jackson; three brothers and two sisters. He leaves to cherish his memory, sons Edwin Roger, and Dale Anthony; daughters, Margaret "Peggy" Allen, Priscilla (Winston) Callue, Atlanta, GA, and Sylvia Jackson, Dallas GA; six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and a host of nephews and nieces. Edwin's smile will be missed and always remembered. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.
*** April 4, 1925 - April 15, 2020 ***
Edwin 'Donald' Jackson departed this life, peacefully on April 15, 2020 at Parkcliffe Memory Care, in the presence of his family. He was born on April 4, 1925, in Toledo, Ohio. A graduate of Jesup W. Scott High School and the University of Toledo, Edwin earned his bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and was a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army after service in World War II. "Mr. Jackson" was a well-known and respected supervisor for parole officers, serving The State of Ohio for 35-years, before retiring in 1985. After retirement, he became an entrepreneur, establishing an alarm system business.
Edwin, often called Donald, was a skilled bowler. He was a jack of all trades in carpentry, automobiles, and cooking. For 70+ years, he was a dedicated, faithful member and leader of St. Philip Lutheran Church and School.
He was preceded in death by the love of his life, and wife Sylvia Jackson; parents, Jefferson and Edmonia Jackson; three brothers and two sisters. He leaves to cherish his memory, sons Edwin Roger, and Dale Anthony; daughters, Margaret "Peggy" Allen, Priscilla (Winston) Callue, Atlanta, GA, and Sylvia Jackson, Dallas GA; six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and a host of nephews and nieces. Edwin's smile will be missed and always remembered. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.