Edward E. Jackson
December 14, 1943 - February 1, 2022
Edward E. Jackson, 78, of Evansville, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. Ed was born December 14, 1943 in Evansville to the late Edward and Luella (Vincent) Jackson. He was a proud westsider; a graduate of FJ Reitz High School and an avid supporter and longtime season ticket holder of Reitz football. Ed was also an IU basketball and Bob Knight fan; he enjoyed hunting in his younger years and was a pottery collector. Ed was a proud boilermaker and a member of Local 374 from 1968 until present. He retired from the trade in 2002. Surviving Ed are his wife of 41 years, Laura VanBibber Jackson; a son, Jay Edward Jackson; daughter and son-in-law, Jessica and Matthew Gerth; granddaughters, Jayla and Jinnis Gerth and his sister and brother-in-law, Suzanna and Jerry Poiles. Funeral services for Ed will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street. Burial will follow in Tupman Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 11:00 AM until service time on Monday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.
Edward E. Jackson, 78, of Evansville, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. Ed was born December 14, 1943 in Evansville to the late Edward and Luella (Vincent) Jackson. He was a proud westsider; a graduate of FJ... View Obituary & Service Information