OBITUARY
Mr. David P Jackson
June 6, 1935 – January 25, 2012
David P. Jackson, 76, of Manheim, PA, formerly of Reading, was called home on Jan. 25, 2012, in the Lebanon VA Hospital. David was born on June 6, 1935, in Reading, PA, the son of the late Louise (Wig-enton) Jackson and James Jackson.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy from 1955 to 1959 when he received an honorable discharge. He worked as a tractor-trailer driver for 40 years, retiring from Yellow Freight in 2003. He received the Million Mile Award from Yellow Freight in 2001 for driving a tractor trailer one million miles without an accident.
He is survived by a son, Ronald Jackson of Shillington; and three daughters: Darlene Jackson, wife of Bradley Howard of Reading, Karen A. Dawson of St. Louis, and Mary Jackson-Waters, wife of Nathaniel Waters of Temple. He is also survived by a brother, Harold R. Jackson of Shillington; and three sisters: Ruth Johnson of Wyomissing, Ella Weathers of NC, and Shirley Jackson of Enola, PA. David is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grand-children. He was predeceased by a son, Dale David Jackson, 1996.
Services will be Monday Jan. 30, 2012, at 11 a.m. in the Theo. C. Auman Funeral Home, 247 Penn Street, Reading. Burial to follow in Charles Evans Cemetery. A viewing will be Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Monday, Jan. 30, 2012, 10 to 11 a.m. in the funeral home. www.theocauman.com.
Services
- VISITATION Sunday, January 29, 2012
- SECOND VISITATION Monday, January 30, 2012
- FUNERAL SERVICE Monday, January 30, 2012
REMEMBERING
Mr. David P Jackson
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RECEIVE UPDATESVivian Weathers-Bryant
February 10, 2012
Mary,
So very sorry to hear about Uncle David. when you feel like it give me a call . Vivian 919-3081148
Mary Jackson-Waters
February 1, 2012
You will be sadly missed Dad.
PATRICIA JACKSON
January 29, 2012
sorry for your lost RIP TO MY UNCLE DAVID
DAVID SALANDY
January 29, 2012
RIP UNCLE DAVID
Jackie & Frank Eaddy
January 29, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Craig & Lisa Johnson-Hickerson
January 27, 2012
Darlene,Karen,Mary & Ronald--We am very sorry to hear about the passing of your father David---Please know our thoughts and prayers are with all. God Bless
Lyn Johnson-Hazzard & Howard Robins
January 27, 2012
Darlene, Mary, Ronald and Karen.....we are sorry to hear about the passing of your father David just remember he is in a much better place now. Please call us if there is anything we can do for you.
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