Frederick “Fred” P. Jackson, 61, of Harlan, Indiana passed away June 19, 2019. He was born on November 4, 1957 in Staten Island, New York to the late Frank and Amanda (Koster) Jackson. Fred worked as a finish carpenter for 20 plus years with the Carpenter’s Union Local 232. He loved baseball and played with the Rangers and Diamond Backs in association with Fort Wayne’s Men Sr. Baseball League. He also enjoyed staying busy working on projects such as restoring a ’56 Nomad, building a motorcycle with friends, and carpentry improvements throughout the house. He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Dawn Jackson; children, Kimberly Jackson, Jazmyn Gideon, and Dakota Gideon; sisters, Barbara Adams, Dottie Aguilar, and Carol Hunter. Proceeded in passing by his son; Christopher Jackson; and brother, Frankie Jackson. A funeral service will occur at 1pm on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at the Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral home 6131 Fort Wayne, Indiana 46835 with visitation two hours prior. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Society of Northeastern Indiana. Condolences may be left online at www.hockemeyermillerfh.com.
