Harry Cecil Jackson, Jr.
February 5, 1935 - September 12, 2007
Obituary
Harry was born to Harry C. Jackson, Sr. and Frances Plaskey Jackson in St. Paul, MN on February 5, 1935. When Harry was two years old the family moved to Maple Valley, WA. After high school, Harry worked as a landscaper. A while later he got a job with the Boeing Co. in the Factory Service Division which was to last 30 years. Harry met his future wife Mary while working at Boeing. They were married Feb. 15th, 1969. With Mary also came four children ranging in age from 5 to 14. Their marriage was to last 33 years until her death on June 10, 2002. Shortly thereafter, Harry went to live with the oldest daughter Sherry and her husband Chuck Griggs. He enjoyed spending time with all the children 3 girls and 1 boy as well as the 3 grandchildren 1 boy and 2 girls. The children are Sherry and Chuck Griggs, Charlie and Denise McKinney and Randy Clark, Mary Ann Powell and Grey Harmon. the grandchildren are Jon Stevens, Heather McKinney and Jennifer McKinney.
Harry enjoyed vegetable and flower gardening, fishing, bowling and watching all kinds of sports. Professional baseball, football and basketball along with wrestling and horse-racing to name a few. Harry also liked to travel. This last Christmas was spent in Kona, Hawaii with family and friends
Along with the children and grandchildren, Harry is survived by three sisters, one brother, several nieces and nephews and many friends. He will be sorely missed by all. He was the most kind and generous person that anyone would ever care to know. He gave unconditional love to all.
A funeral service and entombment was held on Thursday, September 20th, 2007 at Washington Mem. Funeral Home.
We were truly saddened to hear that Harry had passed away. It was a blessing to have known him. He was a gentle, kind, and humble man who loved the Lord. We can only try to ease the hurt by knowing that he is with his Lord and Savior. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Chuck, Shirley, and family for their loss.
Steve & Shar Parker
SHERRY-YOUR AN ANGEL FOR TAKING SUCH GOOD CARE OF UNCLE HARRY. I KNOW WE DIDN’T SEE HIM OFTEN, BUT I’LL MISS HIM.
I Love You Grandpa!!
It won’t be the same at home without you Harry. Love you and miss you so much but I know how happy you are with the Lord and with Mary. Will see you some day.