Submitted by: Dan Rich

Stuart L. Jackson

May 14, 1927 - May 29, 2008

South Bend Tribune 6/1/2008
SOUTH BEND - Stuart L. Jackson, 81, residing in South Bend, IN, passed away at 12:40 p.m. Thursday, May 29, 2008, in the Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, South Bend. He was born May 14, 1927, in Royalton, Kentucky, to William and Anna (Howard) Jackson, who have both preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by two sons, Stuart (Randy) Jackson on April 3, 1999, and William Scott Jackson on January 31, 2004, along with three sisters and four brothers.

On May 14, 1946, in Dayton, OH, he married the former Margaret Robinette. Together they have enjoyed 62 years of marriage. He is survived by his loving wife, Margaret; his daughter, Ginger Bryan of Ossian, IN; 10 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving Stuart are his brother, Howard and Viola Jackson of Walkerton, IN, and many nieces and nephews. Stuart worked for A.M. General for 29 years in quality control and as a union officer and chairman of the A.M. General Unit of Local #5. He played bluegrass music, singing tenor and playing the guitar. He really loved his music and performed in concerts in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee. He and son Scott had their own band. He even performed in a private gathering for President Jimmy Carter while he was visiting in South Bend. His family and friends will miss him always. He attended Grace United Methodist Church in South Bend.

Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 2nd, in Grace United Methodist Church, 3012 S. Twyckenham Drive, South Bend. Rev. David Schrader will officiate. Graveside services and burial will follow at Southlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. today, June 1, in the Palmer Funeral Home-Guisinger Chapel, 3718 South Michigan Street, South Bend, and one hour prior to services on Monday in the church. Contributions in memory of Mr. Jackson may be made to Bashor Children's Home, P.O. Box 843, Goshen, IN 46527-0843.