Mr. Jackson served as an aircraft mechanic with the US Navy and US Air Force during the Vietnam War and later retired from Eastern Airlines after 20 years. A man of many interest and talents, including building the house that he shared with his family, carving a walking stick or simply sharing his talents with others. His love for his family never took a back seat and he will be greatly missed.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 o’clock, Monday morning, May 7, 2018 at Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic Church. A Green Burial service followed at Pine Forest Memorial Gardens and the family suggests guest wear appropriate shoes.
Mr. Jackson is survived by his wife of 54 years, Kathryn Fallon Jackson; daughters, Julia Iden & husband Scott of Wake Forest, Donna Bell & husband Larry of Rolesville, Samantha Bishop & husband Robert of Wake Forest and Paddy Jordan & husband Scott of Franklinton; sister, Jane Laub & husband Arthur of New Jersey; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in Bruce’s name to SAFE Haven for Cats at 8431-137 Garvey Drive, Raleigh, NC 27616 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000 Dept. 142 Memphis, TN 38148-0142.
Friends may visit with the family from 5:00-7:00 PM, Sunday evening, May 6, 2018 at Clancy Strickland Wheeler Funeral Home, Wake Forest, NC. (919)556-7400
Mr. Jackson served as an aircraft mechanic with the US Navy and US Air Force during the Vietnam War and later retired from Eastern Airlines after 20 years. A man of many interest and talents, including building the house that he shared with his family, carving a walking stick or simply sharing his talents with others. His love for his family never took a back seat and he will be greatly missed.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 o’clock, Monday morning, May 7, 2018 at Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic Church. A Green Burial service followed at Pine Forest Memorial Gardens and the family suggests guest wear appropriate shoes.
Mr. Jackson is survived by his wife of 54 years, Kathryn Fallon Jackson; daughters, Julia Iden & husband Scott of Wake Forest, Donna Bell & husband Larry of Rolesville, Samantha Bishop & husband Robert of Wake Forest and Paddy Jordan & husband Scott of Franklinton; sister, Jane Laub & husband Arthur of New Jersey; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in Bruce’s name to SAFE Haven for Cats at 8431-137 Garvey Drive, Raleigh, NC 27616 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000 Dept. 142 Memphis, TN 38148-0142.
Friends may visit with the family from 5:00-7:00 PM, Sunday evening, May 6, 2018 at Clancy Strickland Wheeler Funeral Home, Wake Forest, NC. (919)556-7400
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