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Richard R. “Dick” Jackson, 88, Vero Beach

Written by: February 08 2010
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Richard R. “Dick” Jackson – 88, died Feb. 5 in Vero Beach.

He was born on May 29, 1921, in Whitaker, Penn. He leaves his loving wife Edna Mae (Altenbaugh) Jackson, whom he married on July 24, 1943.

Together they raised Robert and Susan Jackson of New Castle, Penn., Nancy and Virgil Steadman, Bonnie and Kris Wetherell and Barbara Baker, all of Vero Beach.

They were blessed with 3 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

He leaves his sister, Carol Martin of Clearwater.

He was predeceased by his parents and brother, Tom.

At the request of the family, there will be no formal service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society of Vero Beach, PO Box 644, Vero Beach, FL 32961, in memory of Richard Jackson.

An online guestbook may be signed at www.lowtherfuneralhome.com.

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