Obituary of Gary Z. Jackson

Bedford – Gary Z. Jackson, 88, of Bedford, died Monday, November 23, 2015 at Westview Nursing and Rehab. Born November 18, 1927, in Lawrence Co., he was the son of Sherman and Lillian Frowe (Duke) Jackson. He was a graduate of the Bedford High School with the class of 1947. He was the assistant director of the Boys Club of Miami, FL for twenty-six years. He was a custodian at Chase Bank and retired in 1994 as a custodian from the Bedford Boys Club after ten years. He was a member of the Exchange Club, Kiwanis Club and Midtown Church of Christ. Survivors include a brother, Dean Jackson of Columbus; three sisters, Myra Shipman of Bedford, Gloria Kruchten of Columbus and Jewell Sweeney of Salem; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Tunis Paul Jackson, Wilford D. Jackson and Cloyce Jackson; a sister, Dora Knight. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 am on Wednesday, November 25th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Dean Jackson officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, November 24th at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.