Dennard Jackson Jr.

June 9, 2015

Mr. Dennard Jackson Jr., 88, passed away June 9, 2015, at St. Anne's Nursing Center, Miami, FL. The son of the late Dennard and Pearlene Jackson, he was born April 19, 1927, in Toledo, Ohio and was a graduate of Jesup W. Scott High School. Dennard was a member of Third Baptist Church where he sang in the church choir. His hobbies included gardening, wine making and cooking. He worked at Toledo Steel Tube as a machine operator and later at Toledo Edison. Dennard moved to Florida in 2011. During his stay at Brookwood Gardens, Dennard received many accolades. He was elected as President of the Residence Council, and inducted into the Resident Hall of Fame. He was also chosen and felt honored to sing for the Homestead Mayor's reception. Dennard was a hardworking man who loved God and his family. He leaves to cherish him 7 children, Doran (Denise) Jackson of Homestead, Florida, Roger (Cheryl) Jackson of Atlanta, Georgia, Dennard (the late Patricia) Jackson III of Lorain, Ohio, Pearlene Jackson Bowman, Toledo, Ohio, Brady (Felicitas) Jackson, Holland, Ohio, Cynthia (Randy) Hitt of Toledo, Ohio and Lynda Jackson of Toledo, Ohio; 27 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; three nephews, Duane, Raymond and Steve Jackson and many adopted children and grandchildren; special grandson, Eric Napier whom he helped to raise. Visitation will be Friday 5-8 p.m. Dale-Riggs Funeral Home Chapel, with wake services Saturday 10 a.m. followed by funeral services at 11 a.m. Third Baptist Church, Pastor K. David Johnson Officiant, and interment Historic Woodlawn Cemetery. www.dalefh.com