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Sunday, August 5, 2018

Obituary: Lewis M. Jackson, 67, Hallsport


Lewis M. Jackson, 67, of Hallsport, NY, peacefully passed away on Saturday, August 4, 2018 in Hart Comfort House in Wellsville surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer.  Born February 15, 1951, in Wellsville, he was the son of Lewis A. and Anna Mae Geffers Jackson.  On May 21, 1971, in Hallsport he married the former Judy A. Sugden, who survives.  A Vietnam Veteran, he served honorably with the US Marine Corps from 1971 — 1973.  He was employed by Dresser-Rand in Wellsville for 40 years, retiring in 2013.  Lewis was a member of Morrison Hayes American Legion Post #702 in Wellsville and a former member of the Wellsville VFW.  Lew enjoyed euchre, fantasy football, camping with family and friends, and country music.  Surviving besides his wife, Judy, are:  two sons, Christopher (Danielle) Jackson of Peru, NY and Craig (Sandy) Jackson of Wellsville;  six grandchildren, Trevor, Taylor, Ty, Kayleigh, Tristan, and Dylan;  two sisters, Cheryl (James) Howland of Alfred Station and Jalea (Jeff) Flewellyn of Wellsville;  two brothers, Ronald (Joyce) Jackson and Thomas (Deborah) Jackson, both of Wellsville;  an uncle, Paul Geffers of TX;  nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents.  Friends may call at Mulholland-Crowell Funeral Home, Wellsville on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. with Funeral Services following at 7:00 p.m.  The Rev. Dr. Carl Knitter will officiate.  Military Rites will be accorded 11:00 a.m., Wednesday at Stannards Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to Hart Comfort House, 141 East State St., Wellsville, NY 14895. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.