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Jul 1st, 1934 - Mar 11th, 2019A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, May 4, 2019, at Elmwood Cemetery in Flora with the presentation of military funeral honors.
Robert R. Jackson, age 84, of Edgewater, Florida, formerly of Flora, IL passed away March 11, 2019, at Ocean View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in New Smyrna Beach, Florida.
He was born July 1, 1934, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Frank and Erma (King) Jackson.
SMSGT Robert Jackson proudly served 22 years in the US Air Force during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He later retired after 25 years from the 3M Manufacturing Company. He was a life member of both the Flora American Legion and the Air Force Association. Bob was an avid woodworker who often donated his work to the Humane Society for fundraising. He enjoyed cooking, especially Tex-Mex recipes, listening to music and reading.
He is survived by his companion, Yvonne Glaspy of Edgewater, FL and his children: Robert R. Jackson Jr. of Marble Falls, TX, Debbie (Danny) Greenwood of Flora, Cheryl Jackson of Xenia, Christine (Tom) McAllister of Flora, and Michelle Ross of Eckert, CO; Yvonne’s children: Richard Glaspy of New Port Richey, FL, Debbie (Brad) Johnson of New Smyrna Beach, FL, Terri (Dan) Evans of Veedersburg, IN, Kevin (Sheila) Glaspy of Effingham, IL, and Dave (Deanna) Glaspy of Charleston, IL; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and twin infant sons (Eric Ray and Steven Scott).
A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, May 4, 2019, at Elmwood Cemetery in Flora with the presentation of military funeral honors.
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So sorry for your loss
Sorry for your loss. Prayers for all the family.
Bob and family my deepest condolences for your loss. My heart breaks for you. Hugs and prayers to all.
My Condolences and Prayers
Rest in Peace Dad, until we meet again.. I Love You!!
So sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with your families.
Rest In Peace!! We were blessed to have you in our lives if only for a short time. ❤️
I'm so sorry, Michelle. I wish that I could be there for you. Know that you are in my heart.
Debbie, praying for strength for you and all of your family during this sad and tough time.
So sorry it has to be very hard for both losses prayers for you all I never knew your father but I know he will be missed
Bob and family: Please accept my deepest condolences for your family's loss. May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you.
Sorry for your loss. Bob Jackson was my supervisor at 3M. RIP🙏🙏
I miss talking to you grandpa. But I know you are finally free from your pain and suffering. I love and miss you 😢
My condolences to all of Bob's loved ones. He was an incredible friend and mentor.
Condolences to the family. I enjoyed working with Bob at 3M in Austin, and I will miss his presence on FB and the recipes he shared. He was a honorable man. May your soul rest in eternal peace Bob.
So very sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences. Prayers for you and your family.
My condolences to your family and love ones. I was blessed to have had such a wonderful supervisor at 3M. I treasure your words of wisdom and all that you taught me. You will be missed, but never forgotten. May you rest in peace.
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