VETERAN
Donald H. Jackson Sr., 92, of 1900 Ravine Road, died Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at the Williamsport Home.
Don's wife, the former Gladys M. Murray, died on Aug. 13, 2006.
Don was a member of the Faxon-Kenmar United Methodist Church and a former choir member.
Don was a Navy veteran of World War II, a 1936 graduate of the South Williamsport High School, member of John F. Laedlein Lodge 707, F. & A. M., Williamsport Consistory and their choir.
Don enjoyed music very much and was a member of the Williamsport Music Club. He had his own quartet and was a member of an octet.
Don retired from the former Bethlehem Steel Corp. in 1979 after 38 years of service.
Born March 4, 1917 in South Williamsport, he was the son of Harvey B. and Lydia A. Reaser Jackson.
Surviving are sons, Dr. Donald H. (Carol), Jr. of Topeka, Kan. and Frederick E. of Apalachin, N.Y.; grandchildren, Richard and David Jackson and Laura Griffith; great grandsons, Henry and Evan Jackson.
Don was predeceased by a brother, Albert H. Jackson.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 2, 2009 at his church, 1301 Clayton Ave. with the Rev. John R. Shafer officiating. Burial will be at Wildwood Cemetery. There will be no visitation.
The family will provide the flowers and suggests contribution be made to his church.
