Osceola - Robert Charles Jackson Jr, 76, passed away on Tuesday, September 17th, 2024, and he is now resting in peace, sleeping with the angels.

Robert was born in Peoria, IL on April 28, 1948, to the late Robert Charles and Mary Bell (Fields) Jackson. He married Helen Bender Jackson in 1969 in Peoria, Ilinois and was married 24 years.

Robert was a handyman, and enjoyed fixing, repairing, and painting. He moved from St. Petersburg, FL 4 to Osceola 4 years ago. He enjoyed traveling, playing cards, nature, and watching bald eagles. One of his favorite songs was 'Traveling Man' by Ricky Nelson.

Robert is survived by a daughter, Mary Jackson of Osceola, grandchildren Emily (Charles) Barr of Pennsylvania, Michael (Kayleen) Morfin of TX, James (Adrian. C) Morfin of Texas, great grandchildren Ariana, Zoella, Raelynn, Preslee and soon to be born Liam, and two sisters, Vicky Morgan of Tupelo, Ms. and Mary Lander of Peoria, IL.

He was also preceded in death by a son Robert Charles Jackson III, a grandson, Marcelino Morfin, his brothers Raymond Jackson, and Loren Jackson.