Dennis Jackson

July 23, 1952 - September 9, 2017

It is with saddened hearts that the family of Dennis Wayne Jackson, announce the passing of a loving husband, father and grandfather. With his family by his side on September 9, 2017, after a battle with a complex illness, Dennis passed peacefully at Victoria Hospital in London at the age of 65 and became our guardian angel. Survived by his loving wife Marie for 45 years. Loved father of Derek (Shannon Anderson) Jackson, Jamie (Tammy) Jackson and Missy (Adam) Daley. He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren, Becka, Marley and Josie, Ella and Tessa and Amber and Jacob and his god-granddaughter Mya. Also survived by his sisters-in-law Donna (the late Ted, 2009) Jackson, Betty (Doug) Betts, Ellie (Bob) Muir, Nancy (the late Carl, 2015) Dixon and brothers-in-law, Cecil (the late Sandra 2015) Wilson and Dan (Rosemary) Wilson and many nieces and nephews. Pre-deceased by his parents Jim (1971) and Lillian (1989) Jackson, and his siblings Shirley (2010) (Earl, 1996) Gifford and Joyce Davidson (2003). Dennis worked for 37 years at Steeplejack Services (AGF Access, Sarnia) as a welder, truck driver and Shop Foreman. His pride and joy were his children and grand children, watching them mature. His love for music has been a large part of our lives. He loved spending time at his trailer with his wife and family. Also riding in the bush on his four wheeler. He will be sadly missed by all who knew this gentle man. He will be forever in our hearts. The family would like to thank Dr. Butler in Petrolia and the ICU team of doctors and nurses at Victoria Hospital, London, for their exceptional care of Dennis. Visitors will be received by the family on Wednesday from 3-5 and 7-9pm at the Needham-Jay Funeral Home, 4059 Petrolia Line, Petrolia, where a funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 11am. Interment in Hillsdale Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to London Health Sciences Foundation for Hematology Research (www.lhsf.ca). Memories and condolences may be shared online at www.needhamjay.com