George V. Jackson

George V. Jackson, of Dover, age 81, passed from his earthly life in the comfort
of his home, on Sunday July 31, 2005.

George was born to the late Raymond L. Jackson and Marcella (Kaufman) Jackson on
September 14, 1923 in Dover, Ohio.

George found joy in the simple things in life such as long hours on the front
porch swing, listening to his beloved Cleveland Indians on the radio. Over the
years, he and his sister Mary watched countless local baseball and softball
games in which his nephews and nieces participated. George also enjoyed picnics
and parties with family and friends. He was devoted to his close neighborhood
friends and looked forward to the monthly Bunco games played in one anothers
homes. His hobbies also included bicycling, roller skating, fishing and more recently riding
his motorized scooter.

Preceding George in death in addition to his parents, were brothers Don, Bill
and Pete Jackson and his sister Mary Engstrom. He is survived by a brother
Robert Jackson and his wife Kathleen of Dover, a brother Norman and his wife
Joanne of Massillon, his nephew and caretaker Tim Engstrom of Dover, and over
thirty other relatives, including nephews, nieces, great nephews, great nieces
and great-great nephews and nieces.

A funeral service will be held at the Toland-Herzig Funeral Homes and Crematory in Dover on
Wednesday August 3, 2005 at 2 p.m., with calling hours one hour prior to the
service.

Those wishing to express their fondest memories of George may do so by visiting
the online obituaries link on the funeral homes Web site.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes memorial contributions to be made to
Hospice of Tuscarawas County or the Tuscarawas County Senior Center.


Toland-Herzig
330-343-6132
www.tolandherzig.com