Richard-Jackson-Obituary

Richard Campbell "Rick" Jackson

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Jul 28, 1955 – Sep 6, 2018 (Age 63)

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BORN
July 28, 1955
DIED
September 6, 2018
AGE
63
LOCATION
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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After a valiant battle with cancer, Richard "Rick" Campbell Jackson, 63, passed away on September 6, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Born on July 28, 1955 in Wheeling, West Virginia, to Alberta (Stalnaker) and Harry Jackson (both deceased), Rick previously lived in Dallas & Fort Worth, Texas, and attended SMU and University of Texas. He was an explorer in the water industry for 35 years. Rick was the loving husband of Shanan Johnson Jackson. He is survived by his daughter, Eryn Jackson; son, Ian Jackson; and brother, Cameron (& Kelly) Jackson. He will be remembered for his wit, intelligence, generosity and his love of music, cars and books. His wake will be held Sunday, September 23 at 2:00 p.m. at his home in Sewickley, PA.

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To Eryn and the Jackson Family,

I just heard about your Dad's unfortunate passing. Anytime I talked to your Dad, he was always so down-to-earth and personable. I still tell people about the time he took me for a ride in his Ferraris! The world is a lesser place without "Chuck Norris", as we would call him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

To Jackson Family:
Condolences to you all. Rick was a classmate at St. Marks, and all of us from the class of 1973 are saddened to learn of his passing...

Dear Shanon Eryn and Ian
Please receive our condolences from my family and myself
our prayers are with you and Richard that now is seeing the face of our Lord
I was blessed with his friendship
I learnt from him several important things
How to dream and work hard for our dreams to make them a reality
He was a visionary that was convinced to use the technology and business in order to make important changes for the lives and benefits of others and to take care...

Dear Shannon and family my deepest condolences to you and your children. You and Rick have been very good friends to me, I have a lot to thank Rick for, and his friendship. We had some good times out in Kuwait.

Shannon,
Doggone but I am so sorry to hear this.

In the early days of high school I got to live in Spain for a couple of years having left high school and life as I knew it in Dallas. Great times for sure but couldnt wait to come back and reconnect with friends. On return to Dallas and high school I noticed that there were a few new faces around one of whom I found out later was Rick. Right off the bat I knew he was cool because anyone carrying long hair in the face of our...

Dear Shannon and Family, Our deepest condolences to you and your children. We were not aware Richard was ill and are shocked to hear of his passing. Please accept our deepest sympathy, love and prayers. We will be away on the 23rd but would love to see you when we return. Lynn and Robert Popovich

To Rick's family,
I have known Rick since high school days. I recall a number of (mis)adventures along the way, including high speed driving, canoeing in Arkansas, and some run-ins with Tecate. All great memories.
I have always admired Rick's unwillingness to let others define what he thought he could accomplish.
I intended to reconnect with him recently, but alas, got distracted with daily life. That's on me.
Rest in peace, buddy.

Rick was a fun and energetic person whose quick wit and easy laugh were a joy to be around. I am extremely saddened to learn of his passing. My prayers go out to Shanan and their children, and his brother Ron.

I was so sad to hear of Ricks passing. At one point in time, he played a large role in my life. I send my deepest condolences to his wife Shanon and his children Eryn and Ian. May Gods love and peace help you through this hard time.

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