Harry Jackson

Harry O. Jackson, Jr. Age: 93 years A resident of rural Tunnel Hill, Illinois. Passed away Sunday morning, April 4, 2010, at 11 AM at his home. Harry was born June 10, 1916 in Channing, Texas. He was the son of Harry O. Jackson, Sr. and Viola Jackson. Harry was united in marriage to Joy Boatman. Together, they enjoyed over 39 years of marriage prior to her death in June 1978. He was then united in marriage to Dolores Jackson and they enjoyed over 30 years of marriage prior to her death in March 2010. Survivors include: a Son - Ken & Judi Jackson of Derby, Kansas 2 Granddaughters - Candace & Travis McKenzie of Ft. Collins, CO Beth & Patrick Murphy of Moore, OK 7 Great Grandchildren - Morgan Ann, Barrett James, Taggart John, Canon Robert, Cain Joshua, Chauncy Alyssa, & Autumn Joy Harry was anticipating the birth of another Great Grandchild in April 2010. He is also survived by 11 Nieces & Nephews and his extended family through Dolores: James & Marge VanScyoc; William Wandrey, Jeff Wandrey, Lisa Wolf, Zoe Vakoc, Michael VanScyoc, Shelly Maddy, & 19 Great Grandchildren. In addition to his Parents and Wives, Harry was preceded in death by: 2 Sisters - Clarice Jones and Frances Lalicker a Brother - Lee Jackson Harry was a U.S Navy veteran of World War II. He served as a Pharmacists Mate 3rd Class. Harry was a graduate of the Lincoln, IL Community High School, as well as Lincoln College. He earned a Masters Degree in Biology from Illinois State University. Harry was a lifelong educator and scientist. He taught Science and Industrial Arts at Lincoln Junior High School in Lincoln, IL and later served as the Lincoln Elementary School principal. Harry's educational career continued at Illinois State University, where he taught Biology prior to his retirement in 1973. Harry was a member of Alpha Phi Omega, an honorary biological fraternity, as well as the National Education Association and the Illinois Educational Association. For many years, Harry was named annually among the Top 10 Scientists in the United States. In his youth, Harry was a Boy Scout and his interest in scouting continued throughout his life. He served as a Boy Scout leader and was the recipient of the Silver Beaver award. Harry organized many canoe trips for scouts and youth and was the original author of the Illinois State Canoe Guide, which he was asked to update periodically, even within the past few years. For many summers, Harry operated the Illinois State Crippled Children's Camp at Lake Bloomington. In his 85th year, Harry undertook to write his memoirs, "Hab - His Life & Times." A Memorial Service celebrating the life of Harry Jackson will be held Saturday afternoon, April 10, 2010, at 4 PM at Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna. Dr. Ed Hollis will officiate. Military honors will be accorded by the Beggs-Gurley VFW Post 5222 of Vienna and the Illinois Burial Honors Detail. The family will receive friends from 3 PM - 4 PM Saturday at Bailey Funeral Home. Private inurnment will be held in the Reynoldsburg Cemetery, near Tunnel Hill, Illinois. Memorials may be made to the Hospice of Southern Illinois, 204 Halfway Road, Marion, IL 62959.

Harry Jackson

June 10, 1916 - April 4, 2010