Jack Lee Jackson, age 91 of Celina, Ohio passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, July 3, 2022.

He was born on August 29, 1930 in New Philadelphia, Ohio to the late Pete Edwin and Jeanette M. (Black) Jackson. On July 12, 1950 he married the love of his life Joan Lee Mc Cullough, who survives living in Celina.

He is also survived by his two sons and daughters-in-law; Rodger L. (Maryann) Jackson of Aurora, Michael D. (Joyce) Jackson of Gahanna and his daughter and son-in-law Jacquelyn A. (Michael) Mertz of Celina. Jack has seven grandchildren he is very proud of and nine great grandchildren.

Jack graduated with the Class of 1948 from the New Philadelphia High School. Then proudly served his country in the United States Navy for a duration of four years during the Korean War and was stationed on the USS Okanogan until June 2, 1952. After his service to his country, he returned home and was an Ohio State Trooper for twelve years. Jack then worked for the Celina Insurance Group in Celina, Ohio for twenty-nine years until he retired in 1993.

He was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church in Celina and a Life Member of the Celina Veterans of Foreign War Post #5713 and the American Legion Post #210, both of Celina. Jack also held membership as a member of; the Celina Masonic Lodge #241 F & AM, Celina Moose Lodge #1473, Celina Eagles Grand Lake Aerie #1291, a member of the USS Okanogan Association, Korean War Veteran Association and the Auglaize Mercer YMCA. Jack loved his family and his grandchildren. He will be missed by everyone; he was a very social man and enjoyed spending time with his friends.

Funeral Services will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at the Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina, with Rev. Dr. Jeff Gramza officiating.

Graveside burial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at The Evergreen Burial Park Cemetery in New Philadelphia, Ohio, with Rev. Stephen Patrick, officiating.

A visitation for friends and family will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at the Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina, before Jack's funeral service.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. John Lutheran Church, 1100 N. Main St. Celina, Ohio 45822 or the Celina Middle School Relay for Life, Attn: Tammy Cisco, 615 Holly St. Celina, Ohio 45822.

Condolences may be shared with the Jackson Family on-line at LehmanDzendzelFH.com.