Robert J. “Bobby” Jackson, 82, of DeGraff, passed away at 12:55 a.m. Thursday, April 23, 2020, at Mary Rutan Hospital. He was born in DeGraff, on April 15, 1938, to the late Robert E. and Martha E. (Wert) Jackson. His sister, Judy McCafferty, also preceded him in death.
In 1984, he married Lina (Hengsteler) Jackson and she survives.
He is also survived by a step-daughter, Lorna Rolfe; a brother, Bub (Lynda) Jackson; and very special cousins, David and Jean Jackson.
Bobby was a 1957 graduate of DeGraff High School. He previously served as a policeman for the town of DeGraff and was a truck driver for over 40 years. Bobby enjoyed driving truck and worked for several different companies through his years. He enjoyed gardening and bird watching. All who loved and knew Bobby will miss him.
It was Bobby’s wish to be cremated and a private burial take place in Greenwood-Union Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are in the care of the Daring & Sanford Funeral Home in DeGraff and online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.edsfh.com.