Junior S. Jackson, 90, Silver Lake, died at 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, 2015, in his residence.

He was born October 29, 1924 in Magoffin County, Ky., to Smith & Goldie (Ramey) Jackson. He married Thelma Shepherd on July 8, 1950.

He retired after 38 years of service from Erie-Lackawana, Penn Central & Conrail Railroad Companies. Junior enjoyed going to auctions, flea markets, garage sales and being with people.

He is survived by his wife: Thelma Jackson; one son: Henry “Hank” (Marcia) Jackson, North Manchester; four daughters: Sharlene (Bob) Lewis, North Webster, Nadene (George) Hunnicutt, Winchester, Ky., Julene (Craig) Latham, North Manchester, and Luella (Alan) Earl, Argos; one brother: Kelly (Lillie) Jackson, Wabash, Ind.; 16 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one daughter: Christine; one grandchild; nine brothers and five sisters.

Family and friends may call from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, IN. Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, at McKee Mortuary. Pastor Dave Cox will officiate. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Silver Lake.

Those wishing to honor his memory may make memorial contributions to  the Wabash County Humane Society, 810 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, IN  46962.