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Samuel Joseph Jackson, age 69, of Jackson Twp., unexpectedly passed away, Saturday, October 11, 2008, at Mercy Medical Center in Canton. He was born on Saturday, June 10, 1939, in Akron, OH was a resident in Stark County for 40 years. He was of the Catholic Faith.
His main hobbies were bike riding and spending time with his grandchildren. Served in the Army in Germany 1959-1961. He is survived by wife, Mary Ann (Witmer) Jackson of Jackson Twp.; son and daughter-in-
law, Tom and Kelly Jackson of Virginia; son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Kathy Jackson of Akron; stepson and wife, Jon and Diann Preiss of Jackson Twp; stepdaughter, Diane Preiss of Georgia; stepdaughter and husband, Denise and Ted Dittman of Cuyahoga Falls; stepson, Jim Preiss of Jackson Twp.; 12 grandchildren, Collin, Riley, Garrett, Keegan, Sara, and Shannon Jackson, Jon, Aimee, Ben, Madelyn, Sam, and Isabella Preiss; sister, Elizabeth Kralick of Athens, Ohio; sister, Constance Mastromatteo of Cuyahoga Falls; brother, Tom Jackson of Canton; sister, Margaret Sheik of Columbia, SC; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Joseph and Elizabeth Dorothy (Kralick) Jackson; sister, Louise (Jackson) Imber. Funeral Services will be held at Heitger Funeral Service-Jackson Chapel, 5850 Wales Ave NW, on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. Inurnment will be at Sunset Hills Memory Gardens, in N. Canton at a later date. Visitation will be at Heitger Funeral Service- Jackson Chapel on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 from 5-8 p.m. Memorials can be made to Stark County MRDD, 3041 Cleveland Ave. SW Canton, OH 44707. For additional information, directions, or to sign the online guest book, log on to www.heitger.com
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Hank Richard
October 16, 2008
Dear Jackson Family,
We are sad about the passing of our friend, Joe. I met Joe as a freshman at Hoban High School. We were fast friends throughout that time and we are part of the first graduating class of "57. We knew it all and loved each other anyway. We went into the Army in November of '59. We took basic taining together. After we served our term of service, we worked together. Joe was best man at our wedding in June of '63. Out lives went in different directions and I regret we did not keep up our relationship. I still have a host of good memories. Because Joe was there for me in my formative years I am a better man today.
Our prayers are with you all. We are so sorry we did not know of his passing until today.
Hank and Judy Richard
Melinda Nash
October 15, 2008
Mary Ann, Please accept my sympathy during this difficult time. May you gain strength in knowing you are in the prayers of many family, friends and neighbors. Neighbor, Melinda Nash
ROSIE DAVIS
October 15, 2008
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS, HE WAS A GREAT PERSON AND I KNOW YOU WILL MISS HIM DEARLY.
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
Ria Mastromatteo
October 14, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you!
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Paula Stockert
October 13, 2008
My memories of Joe will always be cherished. He was a wonderful man who loved his family and grandchildren. You will forever be remembered for your generous heart. I will miss our conversations and all your advice. Know that you will be missed and loved by all.
denise dittman
October 13, 2008
Joe was more like a father than a step-father to me. He always referred to me as his daughter and not his step-daughter. I love him very much and will truly miss him.
MICHAEL ROGERS
October 13, 2008
WORKED WITH JOE AND NEW HIM AS A VERY KIND AND HONEST PERSON WHICH IS HARD TO FIND. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU
Lisa Moore
October 13, 2008
Mary Ann and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Tom Jackson
October 13, 2008
Here's my favorite email from my dad, a few months back
"Tom; what nice pictures of the kids . you gotta be really proud papa . lovem all you can now . cause they are little for such a short time . and the love they have for you is sooo from the heart. ..... give my love to your family--Dad"
we'll miss you
Kelly Jackson
October 13, 2008
Joe & MaryAnn having a fun day with the Grand kids this Summer.
Sam Jackson II
October 13, 2008
Tom Jackson
October 13, 2008
What I will remember most about my dad...My dad would email me almost daily with a joke, a funny picture or some political humor. In fact, he sent an email last week responding to some pictures I had sent him of his grandchildren. He truely loved to spend time with his grandchildren.
At the end of his email he said, "Tom, your children are truely God's gift. -Love Dad"
That's the last time we talked. I'll miss him.
Jerry and Judy Kaforey
October 13, 2008
Dear Mary Ann and family
Dear Tom and Kelly and family
We are so sorry for your loss. May the tender mercy that God bestows upon us be with you now and you will know that you are not alone. May the prayers of family and friends help to bring you comfort and strength for each day.
Katie Bendure
October 13, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. We will keep you in our prayers. Niece Katie Sweeney
Lisa Plymire
October 13, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Heitger Funeral Services Jackson Chapel
October 13, 2008
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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