George W. Jackson

  George W. Jackson, 75, of Fort White, Fla., died on Thursday, August 9, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family and close friends after a long struggle with cancer.  He was born on March 25, 1937 in Champaign, Ill.

George was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Ann, his parents, George and Zimenia Jackson and his sister, Kathleen and James Simpkins.

George is survived by his daughter, Renee Warner (Lud) of Hudson, Michigan, his son, Ryan Jackson (Nicole) of Tontagany, Ohio and Richard Wilson of Atlanta, Ga.  He has five grandchildren, Benjamin and Zachary Warner, Jacob Jackson, and Zachary and Lillian Schermer.  He has several nieces and nephews.

George proudly served his country as an Air Force Staff Sergeant in Vietnam.  He was an air craft mechanic in the military and following his tour of duty he learned how to fly private planes.  He loved the Cessna planes most of all, and did his family proud.

George’s passion in life was camping with his two little dogs – Shadow and Tooie.  He was a member of a variety of different organizations and took every opportunity to be on the road.  George did not sit still for long.

George was a member of Christ’s Anglican Fellowship Church in High Springs.  He was good friends with many members of the church and especially Reverend Michael and his wife, Joyce.  George had many wonderful friends at the senior center and enjoyed the time that he spent there.

We the family, wish to thank the best neighbors our father could have ever had who looked after him especially when he became ill.  They are a special part of our family and will always be.  He loved his children and grandchildren and his nephew, Tim Simpkins (who was like his own son). He will be dearly missed by his family.

A visitation was held on Monday, August 13, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Evans-Carter Funeral Home, 220 North Main Street, High Springs, Fla.  A funeral service will be held at the same location on Tuesday, August 14 at 10 a.m. with Pastor Michael La Cagnina officiating.  Burial will follow at Jacksonville National Cemetery, 4081 Lannie Road, Jacksonville, Fla., at 1:30 p.m.

Those who wish may make donations to Haven Hospice, 4200 NW 90^th Blvd., Gainesville, FL  32606.

Arrangements are entrusted to Evans-Carter Funeral Home, High Springs, Fla.