Robert Charles Jackson

Robert Charles "Bob" Jackson, 87, of Dover, died Saturday, March 29, 2008 at New Dawn Retirement Community following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Raymond and Marcella (Kaufman) Jackson, Bob was born August 21, 1920 in Dover. He was a 1939 graduate of St. Joseph's High School in Dover and after graduation enlisted in the US Army Air Corps, serving in World War II from 1942-1945 where he was a member of the 8th Air Force. He was an engineer on a B-17 and flew 35 successful bombing missions over Germany.

Following his honorable discharge, he was employed first by Godfrey Electric and later by the Timken Company in Canton where he worked in the Gambrinus Shipping Plant. He retired from Timken's in 1982 after 35 years of service.

A member of St. Joseph's Church in Dover, he enjoyed boating, fishing and was a Cleveland Indians fan who never missed a game on the radio.

He is survived by his wife, Kathleen (Keener) Jackson, with whom he celebrated 62 years of marriage on July 27; one son-in-law and daughter, John and Patricia Olsson of New Philadelphia, one beloved grandson, Alexander Olsson, a brother Norman (Joanne) Jackson of Massillon, many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

Along with his parents, four brothers and three sisters preceded Bob in death.

A funeral service that celebrates Bob's life will be held Wednesday at 12 noon in the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home & Crematory, Dover. Deacon Ron Fondriest will officiate. Friends may call in the funeral home on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the service begins at 12. Following the service, the Dover VFW will conduct military honors at the funeral home, and then a meal will be served at Dover's Masonic Temple.

Those unable to attend or wishing to share a fond memory may sign the online register book for Bob by visiting the "obituaries" link on the funeral home's website.

The family suggests that memorial gifts in Bob's name be made to either: Hospice of Tuscarawas County, 201 W. 3rd St., Dover, or the Canton Concert Band, c/o CFM Local 111, 1914 W. Tuscarawas Ave., Canton, Ohio 44708.

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