Gregory P. Jackson

Gregory P. Jackson, age 74 of Perry Township, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023. He was born November 13, 1948, in Akron, Ohio to the late George and Ruth (Daugherty) Jackson.

Greg proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was a graduate of Archbishop Hoban High School and continued his education at Walsh University and received his master’s degree from Loyola University.

Greg was extremely devoted to his church. He worked at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Canton as the Director of Religious Education, teaching sacramental preparations. His greatest passions were his involvements with youth ministries, Worldwide Marriage Encounter and Retrouvaille.

In addition to being devoted to his church, Greg was also dedicated to his family; he was not only a beloved husband and dad, but one of his greatest titles, next to “The King of Dad Jokes”, was being a Papa.

In his younger years, Greg loved coaching Perry girls’ softball and loved visiting the beach where he made endless memories with his family. He was also an avid fan of Ohio sports team, always ready to cheer them on despite constant disappointment.

Greg is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Mary Ellen (Wagner) Jackson; his children, Gary Jackson, Joanne (Tony) Smith, Becca (Graham) Ward, Therese (Frank Hale) Jackson and Daniel (Kate) Jackson; Ten grandchildren, Kendyl and Ragyn Jackson, Mallory and Torri Smith, Logan, Faith , and Annie Ward, Joey Jackson, Lila and Barrett Jackson; six sisters, Kathleen Jackson, Jean (Jon) Faria, Margie (Joe) Golden, Roberta Jackson, Eva Jackson, Cheryl Jackson; two brothers, John (Linda) Jackson and Donald Jackson; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

We are grateful to the nurses and aides at Rose Lane and also many residents whose friendships carried him through his final days.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 21st from 6-8 p.m. at the Paquelet Funeral Home in Massillon.

A memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church and inurnment will follow at Calvary Cemetery where military rites will be performed.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank, 350 Opportunity Pkwy, Akron, OH 44307.

Paquelet Funeral Home & Crematory