James Jackson

James L. Jackson, 87, of Berne passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at 6:20 a.m. at his daughter's residence in Fort Wayne. He was born Saturday, June 17, 1933, in Scott County, Kentucky to Verlon and Elizabeth (Rankin) Jackson. He was married in July 1960 in Union City, Ohio to Joy Ray Lorton.
He was a graduate of Saratoga High School. He was an electrician and had retired from Union City Body Company. He had formerly repaired clocks and was a member of the Antique Clock Association.
He is survived by two daughters, Jackie (Randy) Lipps of Berne; and Connie Jo (Gary) Smith of Fort Wayne; son, James (Carol) Jackson of Lafayette; brother, Paul Jackson of Kentucky; sister, Joyce Lee Binstock of Arizona; sister-in-law, Joyce Jackson of Texas; brother-in-law, David Binstock of Arizona; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by parents; his wife; three brothers, Jerry Jackson; Robert Jackson; and Donald Gene (Debbie) Jackson; and sister, Doris Ann Jobe.
There will be a private family service at a later date.
Arrangements provided by Downing & Glancy Funeral Home in Geneva. Online condolences may be made at www.glancyfuneralhomes.com.