George attended James Hillhouse High School in New Haven, CT, and after graduation attended New Hampshire College.
An avid jazz enthusiast, George was a member of his local music club, and loved to play piano and flute.
George is survived by his wife, Sheila Harms-Jackson; his children, George L. (Carolyn) Jackson and Steven S. (Georgia Bell) Jackson; step-children, Michael A. Harms and Bryan E. Harms; his grandchildren, Courtney R. Jackson, Shar-Nay L. Miller, Vencella Richardson, Vanessa Bonner, and Tech. Sgt. Dramel L Jackson;10 great-grandchildren; his sister, Agnes E. Jackson.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, June 29, 2018 from 12 - 2 PM at Casa Del Sol Association Clubhouse; 5855 Casa Del Sol Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34233.