Donald Richard Jackson, 78, of Sheridan, passed away August 22, 2023 at Rush Copley Medical Center.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday September 1, at Seals-Campbell Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Community of Christ with Pastor Tami and Seventy Craig Perryman officiating. Burial will be in Section Cemetery.

He was born on September 23, 1944, in Oak Park. On December 26, 1995, he married Arlene Hougas Cole of Sheridan who survives.

Don was a member of Community of Christ. He was employed by PCS in Marseilles until his retirement in 2006. He enjoyed sailing, kayaking, fishing, and spending time with his family. Don was an all-around, terrific handyman who was talented in many fields.

He is survived by his wife, Arlene; his sons, Richard (Lisa) Jackson of Manitou Springs, CO and Donald (Laurie) Jackson of Toluca, IL; his stepchildren, Marcy Black of Independence, MO, Kristen (Anthony) Stevens of Yorkville, and Adam (Tara) Cole of Williford, AR; nine grandchildren, Luke (Lauren) Jackson, Brooke (Rory) Green, Katie Jo Jackson, Marshall Cole, Max Black, Kathrynn, Michael, Jacab, and Brooklynn Cole; four great-grandchildren, Ruby, Noah, Huck, and Maisel; and one sister, Bonnie (Jerry) Dziewior of Mesa, AZ.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Helen (Vater) Zimmerman and one stepson, Mitchell Cole.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to Community of Christ or Outreach International.

Seals-Campbell Funeral Home

1009 E. Bluff St., Marseilles, IL 61341

815-795-5151 www.sealscampbell.com