Arnold Jackson

JACKSON, Arnold age 90 passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born on September 27, 1930 in Oil Springs, Kentucky to the late Henry and Zella (Blanton) Jackson. In addition to his parents, Arnold is preceded in death by his brother, Ermal Jackson and sister, Gertrude (Arnold) Dixon. He leaves behind his close cousins Janet & Tim Todd and Pam Chester; his beloved companion of twenty years, Eleanor McGuire; daughters: Jennifer Midgly and Joanna Horsley and their families as well as his sister in law Mary Jackson and many more loving family members. Arnold served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He never met a stranger and enjoyed walking around town with a smile on his face. He was the sole owner of Jackson's Automotive which kept him busy for over forty years. Arnold was also active in the Masonic Boggs Lodge #292 in DeGraff, Ohio as well as the Shriners. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Walter & Lewis Funeral Home from 4:00-6:00 p.m. A funeral honoring his life by Pastor Bob Knox will follow on Thursday, September 2, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Arnold will be laid to rest with military honors at Spring Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks to consider making a donation to Shriners Hospital for Children in Arnold's honor. Condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.walterfunerals.com