George Jackson

Funeral Information

Visitation will take place on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 123 W. Irwin St. Bad Axe, Michigan 48413, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. The Funeral Service will take place at 11:00 a.m. at church on Wednesday. At 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, family and friends will travel in procession from church to Valley Cemetery in Ubly, MI for Committal Prayers and Military Honors. Military Honors will be conducted under the auspices of the United State Army and the Thumb Veterans Organization. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial to “Wishes of the Family, in care of Ruth A. Panduren”. Arrangements have been entrusted to The MacAlpine Funeral Home, www.macalpinefuneralhome.com.

Family of the Deceased

Left to cherish his memories are his wife of 59 years, Linda Jackson; children, Gigi Zaratzian, Ruth Panduren, Tracy Jackson, Brent Jackson, and Lavena Jackson; grandchildren, Mark Hofert, Jennifer Pasquale, Julie Swift, Brandon Luckadoo, Rachel Wortheren, Brittany Wortheren, and Derek Zaratzian; 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous loving family and friends. George is happily reunited with his infant son, Scott Jackson; daughter, Leanna Kipper; granddaughter, Dana Zaratzian; parents, George and Elsie (Peter) Jackson; and brother, Donald Jackson.

Biography

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, George W. Jackson, passed away peacefully in the afternoon hours of Friday, June 5, 2026 at his residence in Ubly, Michigan. Age 91 years. George was born on August 26, 1934 in Ubly to the late George and Elsie (Peter) Jackson. He was a graduate of Ubly High School and a life-long resident of Ubly. Following high school, George went on to proudly serve his country as a member of the United States Army; being a mechanic was his specialty. He humbly talked about working on tanks and all kinds of other military equipment. When he returned home he went to work for General Motors as an Inspector; he retired in 1993 after 30 years of service with the company. On April 25, 1967, George married the absolute love of his life, Linda Leanna Junek, and she survives him. George was a devout Lutheran and a longtime member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bad Axe, Michigan. One of his absolute favorite pastimes was wrenching on lawn mowers, tractors, and cars. A skill he learned in the military became one of his favorite hobbies throughout his whole life. When he wasn’t tinkering on a vehicle, George could definitely be found in the woods deer hunting. George has many joys throughout his life, but nothing brought him more happiness than the time he was able to spend with his family.

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