Arthur Jackson

William Arthur Jackson, age 70, of Ligonier, died peacefully Tuesday evening, February 7, 2023 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born in Greensburg, Indiana on June 18, 1952 to the late Norris and Martha (Park) Jackson. From the age of 8, Arthur grew up in Rome City, Indiana and he was a 1971 graduate of East Noble High School. 

In his youth, he learned a trade that served him well, working alongside his father and brothers in his father’s painting contracting business, Norris Jackson and Sons Painting.  After high school, he was employed at P.N. Hirsch and Company in Kendallville.  Arthur went on to become store manager at P. N. Hirsch in Villa Grove, Illinois and in Ligonier, Indiana until the company closed.  He last worked at Superior Sample in Ligonier and also served his community as an Emergency Medical Technician. Arthur enjoyed bicycling, photography, movies, and music. 

He is survived by:
Daughter, Fern Jackson of Goshen, Indiana.
Brother, Carl and Rebecca Jackson of Kendallville.
Brother, Virgil and Kelly Jackson of Mesa, Arizona.
Sister, Mary and Dennis Hackett of Heiskell, Tennessee. 
Nephews, Michael Jackson and Keith Hackett. 
Nieces, Sondra Jackson and Susan Danielson.
Great nephew, Pablo Cadirola.
Great nieces, Lily Danielson and Isabella Cadirola. 

A private family graveside service and interment will be held at a later date. 
Memorial donations may be sent in Arthur’s honor to Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana.