Ralph E. Jackson, 66, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2009, at his residence. He was born May 25, 1943, in Urbana, Ohio, a son of Rovella Scott Jackson, who survives in Urbana, and the late Edward Jackson. He also was preceded in death by a sister, Ramona Jane Howell.
On March 7, 1970, he married the former June K. Clark in Bellefontaine, and she survives along with a daughter, Wendy (Joe) Roy of Columbus, Ohio; two sons, Terry (Shari) Jackson of Toledo, Ohio, and Scott Jackson of Bellefontaine; five grandchildren; brothers, Marvin (Saundra) Jackson and Robert Jackson, both of Springfield, Ohio, Roussell Jackson of Urbana and Kenny Jackson of Plain City, Ohio.
A United States Marine Corps veteran, he retired from Navistar in 2008 after 37 years.
Rev. Kenneth Mitchell will conduct the memorial service at 3 P.M. Wednesday, August 26, 2009, at the Eichholtz Funeral Home in Bellefontaine, with one hour of visitation hour prior to the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Universal Home Health and Hospice Care 701 S. Main St. Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311