Dennis Jackson

Dennis Lee Jackson, age 79 of Gainesville, FL passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at his home. Mr. Jackson was born May 10,1944 in Sewickley, PA to Edward Jackson and Alice Oppelt Jackson.

Dennis graduated from Ambridge High School in Pennsylvania in 1962 and enlisted in the United States Army in October of 1962. He was a member of the 11th Air Assault Division which later transitioned into the First Calvary Division (Airmobile) and served as a chemical staff specialist. He was awarded Expert Rifle. He served for three years attaining the rank of E-5.

He then worked for many years as an Area Supervisor for Air Products and Chemicals in Pennsylvania and at Lone Star Steel in Texas. He attended college in Tyler, Texas. His last career was as a professional driver in Florida transporting many firetrucks and other vehicles throughout the United States. He retired in 2022. He enjoyed spiritual practices, his Bible, camping, writing, telling Hootie stories, reading, researching, history and being with his family. He was an awesome husband, Dad, Opa and Papa.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Alice Jackson, his sister, Linda Cotters and his brother, Ed Jackson. He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Evelyn Shaw Jackson, daughters Chelcie (Matt Peterson) Jackson, Aimee (Terry Bassett) Lilly-Bassett, sons Shawn Jackson, and Eric Jackson, grandchildren Marlie, Ethan and Rylie Peterson, Caddock Lilly and Aeyther Lilly, nieces Kim Cotters (Zach Brooks), Alicia Cotters (Allen Barr), Christy Rodgers (Andy) and his lifelong friend Stush (Cathy) Walter.

Military Funeral Service and interment will be held promptly at 11:30 a.m. Friday, April 12, 2024, at the Jacksonville National Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of Milam Funeral and Cremation Services, 311S. Main Street Gainesville, Fl 32601 (352) 376- 5361 www.milamfh.com