COUDERSPORT---Robert D. “Bob” Jackson, 90, a longtime
resident of Coudersport, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2017, in Cole
Memorial Hospital, Coudersport, after a short illness.
Born on April 2, 1927 in Kane, he was a son of Robert H. and
Dorothy A. Lindblade Jackson. On May 9,
1951 in Coudersport, he married Laura M. Thompson, who passed away on January
27, 1993. On June 21, 1997 in Coudersport, he married Margaret V. “Marg” Burt,
who passed away on January 3, 2014.
Bob was a graduate of Kane High School and enlisted in the
U.S. Navy, serving for four years during World War II. He attended Bliss Electrical School in
Washington, D.C. He began his career at
Bell Telephone Company first as a lineman and retiring as a switchman after
many years of service.
Bob was a life member of Christ Episcopal Church in
Coudersport where he served as a lay reader.
He was a committeeman for Boy Scout Troop 32 in Coudersport, a member of
the Coudersport Service Club and was a member of the Coudersport Golf Club. He
was also a member of the Coudersport American Legion Post 192 and a member of
the Telephone Pioneers of Pennsylvania. He was an avid Pittsburgh Pirates fan
and a Coudersport Falcons fan of anything involving the grandsons.
Bob was a member and Past Master of Eulalia Lodge #342 F.
& A.M. in Coudersport, a member of the Coudersport Consistory, attaining
the 33rd degree, a member of the Coudersport Council #63, a member of
Coudersport Royal Arch Chapter #263, a member of Coudersport Lodge of
Perfection, a member of Coudersport Council of Princes of Jerusalem, a member
of Coudersport Council Chapter of Rose Croix, a DeMolay Chapter advisor for the
Legion of Honor, a member of Arnold Royal Arch Chapter #254 in Port Allegany, a
member of the Potter Commandery No. 69, a member of the Allegany County (NY)
Shrine Club, and a member of the Jaffa Temple Shrine in Altoona. In 2013 he proudly received his 70 year
service pin from the Coudersport Consistory.
Surviving are three sons, Paul R. Jackson and Mark D.
(Kathi) Jackson, both of Coudersport and Steven R. Chilson of Culpeper, VA; a
daughter, Sherri L. (Jim) Snyder of Coudersport; seven grandsons; four
great-granddaughters; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wives, Bob was predeceased by
a sister, Joann Williamson.
Friends may call from 11a.m. to 1p.m. on Saturday, December
16, 2017 at the Coudersport Consistory, 111 East Second Street,
Coudersport, where a memorial service
will follow at 1p.m. with the Rev. Janis Yskamp, rector of Christ Episcopal Church,
Coudersport, officiating. Following, a Masonic memorial service will be
conducted by members of Eulalia Lodge #342 F. & A.M. as well as a 33rd
degree service.
Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery at the convenience of
the family at a time and date to be determined.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shriners
Hospitals for Children, 1645 West 8th Street, Erie, PA 16505; to Christ
Episcopal Church, 601 North Main Street, Coudersport, PA 16915; to the
Coudersport Volunteer Ambulance Association, 122 East Second Street,
Coudersport, PA 16915; or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Bob’s family has entrusted his care to Kevin J. Dusenbury,
funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
To express condolences or share a fond memory of Bob, please
visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com.
