Robert W. Jackson

Robert W. Jackson, age 62, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 25, 2017. He was born on January 7, 1955 in Dayton, OH to Eugene C. and Marjorie M. (Wertz) Jackson. He was married to Brenda Jackson on June 21, 1999 in Dayton, OH.

Robert was a devout Christian who loved to discuss his faith vigorously. He loved music, was a drummer, had a prodigious memory of music from the 60's and developed a passion in later years for Christian music. He enjoyed cooking, cared for the welfare of animals, had a love of Subway food and was one great dancer. Robert loved his fellow man and welcomed all into his heart, and had 2700 followers on social media! He was so grateful for and loved his family. He will be greatly missed by his brothers, sisters and extended family.

Robert is survived by his brother Eugene F. Jackson, two sisters Patricia (Tom) Jackson Rau and Sue (Robert) Jackson Mencia and another brother Jeff (Esther) Jackson; his daughters Amanda and Joyce; stepmother Phyllis Jackson; numerous nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, his beloved wife; his grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.

A Memorial Service to honor Robert's life will be held Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 11:00 am at Newcomer Funeral Home and Crematory, 4104 Needmore Road, Dayton, OH 45424. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00-11:00 am. Burial will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.

Memorial Contributions are requested in honor of Robert's love for animals, to SICSA Animal Adoption Center, 2600 Wilmington Pike, Dayton, OH 45419.