Franklin P. Jackson, 4Th

On Friday, December 14, 2018, of Westmont, NJ, at the age of 80.

Beloved husband of Patricia A. Jackson (nee Rickard) for 41 years.  Loving father of Frank Jackson 5 ^th (Ginny), Scott Jackson (Brandi), Chuck Jackson (Stacey) and Terri Sinclair (Brian).  Dear Grandfather of Christy & Frankie Jackson 6 ^th , Erick & Tyler Rodgers, Stephen, Kyle & Emily Jackson and Ashleigh Jackson. Also survived by his brother-in-law John Rickard (Jane) and his nieces, MaryBeth (Nick), Sarah (Mike) and Katie. Preceded in death by his parents Ida May & Franklin P. Jackson, III and his sister Irene Aungst (Dominick Montesano).

Frank was born and raised in Westmont and graduated from Haddonfield High School Class of 1956.  He then attended Eckel’s School of Mortuary Science and was licensed as a funeral director in 1958. He worked alongside of his father at Jackson Funeral Home and later his son until his retirement 2005. Frank lived a life of service, serving in the US Army Reserves and as a member of the Westmont Fire Co. No. 1 for over 60 years where he was a Rescue Captain, Company Secretary and Chaplain for many years. He was a member of Haddon Township Board of Fire Commissioners, Fire District 1, serving as Secretary for over 40 years.  He was a member of the Westmont Lions Club where he was two-term President and Chairman of the Annual Halloween Parades for many years. He was a member of the Haddon Township Housing Authority, West Jersey Funeral Directors Association and NFDA. Frank was also a member of Haddonfield Lodge #130 F&AM, Haddonfield High School O.F.C.E.L.T.'s and a lifelong member of the Westmont United Methodist Church. He enjoyed traveling with friends, woodworking, model boat building and grandfather clock making. His heart was meant to serve and he enjoyed helping in all he could within the Community of Haddon Township.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing, Friday evening, December 21, 2018 from 6:30 – 9 PM at JACKSON FUNERAL HOME, 308 Haddon Avenue, Haddon Township, NJ.

Funeral services and interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers family requests contributions in Frank’s memory be made to the Westmont Fire Co. No. 1, 120 Haddon Ave, Westmont, NJ 08108 or HOPE PANTRY, 200 Emerald Ave., Westmont, NJ 08108.

Arrangements by Jackson Funeral Home, Haddon Township, NJ www.jacksonfh.net