Alger Jackson
Alger Jackson, 93, Warsaw, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017, in his residence. He was born Jan. 1, 1924, in Sublett, Ky., to Benjamin and Emily (Marshall) Jackson.
He faithfully served his country in the United States Army from 1943 to 1945 serving with Company A 359th Engineer Service Regiment serving in Normandy, Northern France and the Rhineland-Central Europe campaigns. A Kosciusko County resident since 1946 he was united in marriage to Angie D. England on Aug. 9, 1946, in Warsaw. Angie preceded him on April 16, 2010. He was formerly employed by Gripco of South Whitley as a machinist setup lead man and was a self-employed farmer. He was member of the Mixed Bowling League at Gilliam Lanes.
Survivors include his daughters, Sue (Phil) Stiver, Warsaw; Kathie (Paul) Beery, Claypool; Jerrollene (Mike England) Reese, Akron; and Deborah Geiger, Winona Lake; 15 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; and one sister.
Visitation hours are scheduled from 4-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. Funeral Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, in the funeral chapel with Elder and long-time friend Gary Hurd officiating. Interment will be in Mentone Cemetery with military honors rendered by the North Webster American Legion Post #253 and the U.S. Army Honor Guard.
Memorial Contributions may be made to:
Riley Children’s Foundation
30 S. Meridian, Suite 200
Indianapolis, IN 46204-3509
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