SOUTH WHITLEY – Roy Jackson, 75, South Whitley, died at 2:15 p.m. June 20, 2014, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, where he had been admitted the first of May. He was born July 13, 1938, in Magoffin, Ky., to Smith and Goldia Ramey Jackson. On Aug. 25, 1955, he was united in marriage to Mary Lou Keel, who passed away July 9, 2004. They have always made their home in South Whitley. As a young boy, the family moved to Sidney, where he completed his schooling. He was employed for 43 years as a machinist at the former Gripco, South Whitley. An avid NASCAR fan, he also enjoyed local area sprint car racing. He loved and cherished his great-grandchildren. Surviving are two sons, Roy Alan and Roger Allison Jackson, both of South Whitley; two grandchildren, Christal and Timothy Jackson; six great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Kelly (and spouse Lilly) Jackson, Wabash, and Junior Jackson, North Manchester. He was preceded in death by a son, Robert Alan Jackson; 11 brothers and 4 sisters. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Smith & Sons Miller Chapel, South Whitley. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery, Servia. Calling is from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. ***** Memorials to Cleveland Township Fire Department. Condolences may be sent at www.smithandsonsfuneralhome.com
