Herman Franklin Jackson
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Herman Franklin Jackson, 96, of Claysville, passed away Monday, February 5, 2018.
Born December 28, 1921, in Washington, he was a son of the late James W. Jackson and Viola B. Whiteman Jackson.
He was a 1939 graduate of Claysville High School and resided in Washington County his entire life with the exception of his military service. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on August 1, 1944, during World War II. He was a crewman and rifle expert serving in two successful battles and campaigns, one in the Southern Philippines and one in the Ryukyus Islands. He was discharged in January 1946, having been decorated with the Purple Heart Award, Army Garrison Force Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with two Bronze Stars, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with a bronze service star and a WWII Victory Medal. He was a former member of Claysville American Legion Post 639.
He married his wife, Martha Jane Eversole Jackson on August 16, 1954, and together, they raised their family in Claysville, while he worked as a welder in the steel industry. Retiring after 25 years from Richmond Steel, he could often be seen walking around Claysville, where he was loved by many.
Music was one of his hobbies. He liked country music and in his younger days could be found at local square dances both dancing and serving as caller. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and had a passion for the outdoors and sportsmanship.
He is survived by his daughter, Teresa Jackson of Washington; five grandchildren, Ernest Scott (Amanda Sterling) Conley of Avella, Tyler Martin Conley of Amity, Kayla Conley (T.J.) Yilit of Claysville, Jamie Jean Wilson of Washington and Jeremy Franklin Curtis Wilson of Washington; and eight great-grandchildren with one on the way.
He was the last of his 12 siblings and was preceded in death by his wife in 2013 and a son, Herman Franklin “Butchie” Jackson Jr.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, February 9, with the funeral service to immediately follow at Kesterson-Rush Funeral Home LLC., 3275 West Roy Furman Highway, Rogersville, PA 15359, 724-499-5181, with Pastor Mike Matthews, officiating. He will be laid to rest privately with full military honors by Claysville American Legion Post 639 in Claysville Cemetery.
View and sign a tribute wall at www.kestersonfh.com.