Charles Earnest Jackson, 92, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away on July 15, 2020, at his home.
Charles was born in Detroit, Michigan, to Clifford and Rose Jackson, on June 24, 1928. He graduated from high school, joined the Navy, and made the Navy his career. He enjoyed hunting, golfing, dancing, travel, and having a good time.
Charles is survived by his daughters, Debbie Howell of Clewiston, FL and Sheryll Perrigo of Calverton, NY; step-daughter, Linda Detzler (Darrel) of Salvasia, KY; step-son, Vincent Kujawa (Vicki) of Traverse City, MI, and his numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Charles was predeceased in death by his father, Clifford; mother, Rose; wife, Frances; wife, Florence; brother, Carrol; and daughter, Susan.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St Mary Cathedral on Thursday, July 23, 2020, at 11:00 a.m., with Farther Nicholas Cooper, officiating. Visitation will be held at St Mary Cathedral on Thursday, July 23, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. for family and 10:00 a.m. for guests.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Heartland Hospice Memorial Fund at https://heartlandhospicefund.org/donate/ , or St Mary Cathedral online website We Share at https://stmarycathedralnlcc.weshareonline.org/
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Heartland Hospice and Traverse Manor Care Facility.
“Charles will remain in our hearts forever.”
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Nelson Funeral Home and Cremation Service, PO Box 1548, Gaylord MI 49734. www.nelsonsfuneralhome.com
