JOHN  W.  JACKSON, age 73, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019. He was born in Waverly, Alabama on December 25, 1945. John attended St. Mary of the Falls Church, Olmsted Falls, Ohio and enjoyed fishing. He is survived by his loving wife, Catherine (nee Masslieno) Jackson of 51 years. Father of Derrick, Teresa, Anthony and Alison, grandfather of Damon, Quintyn, Jaelyn, Arthur and Adraniyah. Brother of Julius Grimes and the late Elra Cox, Napoleon Cox and Willie (Mack) Jackson. Preceded in death by his parents, John Malone and Neomia Jackson. Funeral Service, Saturday, August 3 at 1:00 pm at BAKER-OSINSKI-KENSINGER FUNERAL HOME, 206 FRONT STREET, BEREA, OHIO, where friends may call FRIDAY FROM 6-8 PM. Final resting place, Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Rittman, Ohio.