AKRON - Ronnie Dale Jackson Jr., 42, of 389 E. Main St., Peru, passed away due to injuries sustained from an accident on Ind. 19S, Akron. He was born Dec. 16, 1968, in Albuquerque, N.M., to Ronnie Dale and Melody Mansbarger Jackson. On Nov. 17, 2006, in Rochester, he married Sondra Swartz, who survives in Peru. He was the kitchen manager at Harvey Hinklemeyers, Peru, and ran a lawnmower repair shop out of his garage. He really enjoyed fishing. He was considered by many that knew him to be a workaholic. He enjoyed working on small engines. He attended the Zion Chapel, Peru. Also surviving are his mother, Melody Jackson, Akron; his father, Ronnie D. Jackson, Tippecanoe; two sons, Kevin (and spouse Cassandra) Jackson, New Paris, and Ricky Jackson, Laketon; a daughter, Olivia Jackson, Maiden, N.C.; a sister, Dawn Jackson, Akron; a brother, Edward Earl Jackson, Akron; and a grandson, Jacob Jackson, New Paris. A memorial service will be at noon June 11 at the House of Prayer Church, 15102 E. CR 300S, Akron, with Pastors Danny Honeycutt and Rod Correll officiating. Calling is from 10 a.m. to noon June 11 at the church. Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron, is in charge or arrangements. ***** Memorials may be made to the family. Condolences may be sent to www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com
