Obituary of Alford H. Jackson

JACKSON, Alford H. Age 89 of Big Flats passed away after an extended illness Fri. Dec. 31, 2010 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Alford was born Dec. 20, 1921 in Harvey’s Lake, PA a son to the late Garfield and Fanny (Perrego) Jackson; He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Nancy (Roberts) Jackson; Daughter and sons, Janice Jackson also of Big Flats, NY, David Jackson of Spencer, NY and Daniel Jackson of Corning, NY; Grandchildren, Tom, Tim and Aaron Jackson; Step grandchildren, Mark, Brian and David Bieberich; Great grandchildren, Anna and Alexa Bieberich Brother, Robert Jackson of Benton, PA. He was also predeceased by his sisters, Esther Grey and Dorothy Jackson, and Daughter-in-law, Janet Jackson. He and his wife were founding members of the Community Wesleyan Church and active there on their board, singing in the choir and known for making his famous pop corn balls for many years. He was a technical engineer with the B24 Liberator and veteran of the US Army Air Corps and retired from the Elmira Pattern and foundry as a pattern maker. He was a devoted husband and loving father and grandfather. He was a life long member with the Golden Glow Fire Department. Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home 413 S. Main St. Horseheads on Tues. Jan. 4, 2011 from 1-3:00 pm and again from 5-7:00 pm. His service will take place in the Community Wesleyan Church 2095 Grand Central Ave. Horseheads, NY on Wed. Jan. 5, 2011 at 11:00 am. Burial service with military honors will follow in Rural Home Cemetery in Big Flats. Expressions of sympathy may also be directed to the Community Wesleyan Church 2095 Grand Central Ave. Horseheads, NY 14845. Condolences and remembrances may be left and viewed at www.barberfuneralhome.com