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James S. Jackson

Passed 11/24/2007

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Obituary For James S. Jackson

James S. “Jim” Jackson, 69, of Mingo Junction, Ohio died Saturday, November 24, 2007 at Trinity West. He was born March 22, 1938 in Steubenville, OH a son of the late Roy J. and Lillian Klarner Jackson. Jim was a member of First United Methodist Church, Mingo Junction, OH; Mingo Fire Department and Steubenville Masonic Lodge #45. He retired as a caster from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel and was a Marine veteran. Preceding Jim in death were his brother Donald Jackson; sister Marian Underwood and three grandchildren Mason, Emily and Kaitlyn Jackson. Surviving are his wife Ruth A. Shaw Jackson; four children James “Jake” (Sherry) Jackson, Jr. of Mingo Junction, OH, Katherine “Kathy” (Michael) Thomas of Bloomingdale, OH, Margaret “Maggie” Jackson of Steubenville, OH and Michael “Mike” (Carrie) Jackson of Madison, OH; sister Martha (Robert) Fisher of Madison, WI; 15 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Friends may call at Hoff-Shorac Funeral Home, 235 Clifton Ave., Mingo Junction Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. where a service will be held Wednesday 11 a.m. with Rev. Tom Thomas officiating. Burial at Fort Steuben where Ohio Valley Veterans Memorial Squad will perform military honors. Masonic service Tuesday 7:45 p.m. Memorial donations may be directed to Mingo Junction First United Methodist Church, 201 St. Clair, Mingo Junction, OH 43938

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  • 09/03/2024

    Bill Freeman

    Worked a long time with Jim on mill railroad.He was a good guy.Sorry for your loss. Bill Freeman

  • 09/03/2024

    Harry & Nora Huggins

    Kathy & Ruth & the rest of the Jackson family.We were very sorry to hear of your loss. May God be with you during this time of mourning.May you use this time to draw closer to Him!

  • 09/03/2024

    bill cannon,/michelle anderson father

    ruth and jake and sherry.jake i was shocked when michelle,and allen told me abount your dad.you sherry and your mom are in my pray,s at this time of lost.it was not that long a go that is was in same place.you all have my deepest and heart fell condolences. retired brother emt/media. bill cannon

  • 09/03/2024

    Rose Angelica

    Dear Ruth & Family; I was so sorry to hear about Jim's passing last Saturday. He was a good neighbor and a nice guy. I'll be at Mom's in Florida until next week. If you need anything, please call Rich.

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