Jerry N. "Newt" Jackson Jr., 70, of Marseilles, passed away Friday June 11, 2021 at his home.

Private graveside services were held Wednesday June 16 with Rev. Duane Kaufman officiating at Riverview Cemetery in Marseilles. Seals-Campbell Funeral Home in Marseilles is handling the arrangements.

He was born November 23, 1950 in Ottawa to Jerry, Sr. and Adela (English) Jackson.

He had been employed by Sam Mason Disposal and did small engine repairs for many years in Marseilles.

He is survived by one daughter, Lisa Jackson of Lexington, KY; one son, Robert of Marseilles; three grandchildren; two sisters, Vivian "Farmer" Engelman of Peoria and Barbara (Wayne) Blaskiewicz of Streator; two brothers, Joseph (Bonnie) of Marseilles, and Thomas (Valarie) of Ottawa; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Charles, Carl, Tyler "Doc." and Tim.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Seals-Campbell Funeral Home

1009 E. Bluff St., Marseilles, IL 61341

815-795-5151 www.sealscampbell.com