Ovila W. “Jack” Jackson, 89, of Litchfield, NH, a well-known retired businessman, passed away early Wednesday morning, February 7, 2018 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack. He was born in Manchester on February 27, 1928, a son of the late Elmer P. and Aurore (Rioux) Jackson.
A longtime resident of Litchfield, Jack was educated in local schools and graduated from Nashua High School, Class of 1947. An Army National Guard Veteran, Mr. Jackson held the rank of Master Sergeant and participated during the Cuban Missile Crisis in October 1962.
Jack founded Jackson Insulation, a commercial and residential business that he owned and operated for 20 years. He was a 32nd degree Mason and was involved with the Shriners. Jack also served as a Selectman for the town of Litchfield.
A devout Christian, Jack was a past president of the Nashua Chapter of Full Gospel Businessman and hosted a weekly prayer group. He was a member of the Outreach Ministries Church of Goffstown.
Jack was the husband of the late Patricia Ruth (Lamper) Jackson, who passed away April 23, 2009. They were married on January 10, 1948 and shared over 61 years together.
Members of his family include three children and their spouses, Leonard O. Jackson of Nashua, Michael E. and Connie Jackson of Litchfield and Lucinda and Paul LaRose of Litchfield; seven grandchildren, Todd McCrady, Eric McCrady, Aaron Jackson, Kyle Jackson, Nicholas Jackson, Kelsy LaRose and Andrew LaRose; five great-grandchildren, Tyler McCrady, Julie McCrady, Todd McCrady Jr., Gage McCrady, and Alexander Jackson; two brothers, Willy Jackson of Louisiana and Don Jackson of Hudson; two sisters, Shirley MaKosky of Maryland and Celia St. Amand of Litchfield; also many nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to his wife and parents, Jack was predeceased by a granddaughter, Vannessa Landry; and two brothers, James Jackson of Londonderry and Raymond H. Jackson of Manchester.
Calling hours will take place on Monday February 12th from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street Nashua, NH 03064. A funeral service will be held the following morning at 9:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will take place at a later date. Memorial donations may be made in his name to the Goffstown Harvest Christian Church, 542 Mast Road Suite 9 Goffstown, NH 03045. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com
