1930
William
2025
William Q. Jackson
April 11, 1930 — April 16, 2025
William Quade Jackson, 95, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2025.
Mass of Christian Burial for both William and his beloved wife, Kathryn will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, April 24, 2025 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church with Fr. Jason Stone, celebrant. Burial will be in Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield.
William was born April 11, 1930 in Clinton, the son of Orville Steve and Helen (Grayson) Jackson. He married Kathryn Stack on February 20, 1954 in Springfield. They celebrated 67 years together until her death on October 18, 2021. He proudly served our country in the US Army Air Corps. William began his career as a telegrapher and later became a locomotive engineer for the Illinois Central, Wabash, Norfolk and Western and later Norfolk and Southern Railroads for 39 years until his retirement. He loved spending time with his family and friends.
Surviving are his sons: Michael (Beverly) Jackson of Toluca Lake, CA, Daniel Q. (Karen) Jackson of Big Rapids, MI, and Chris (Linda) Jackson of Studio City, CA; grandchildren: Carrie Ewing of Decatur, Hannah Jackson and Adam Jackson, both of Studio City, CA; great-grandchildren: Summer, Autumn, and Karter.
William was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Kathryn; brothers: Walter, Wayne and Glenn Jackson; and sister, Margaret West.
Mass of Christian Burial for both William and his beloved wife, Kathryn will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, April 24, 2025 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church with Fr. Jason Stone, celebrant. Burial will be in Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield.
William was born April 11, 1930 in Clinton, the son of Orville Steve and Helen (Grayson) Jackson. He married Kathryn Stack on February 20, 1954 in Springfield. They celebrated 67 years together until her death on October 18, 2021. He proudly served our country in the US Army Air Corps. William began his career as a telegrapher and later became a locomotive engineer for the Illinois Central, Wabash, Norfolk and Western and later Norfolk and Southern Railroads for 39 years until his retirement. He loved spending time with his family and friends.
Surviving are his sons: Michael (Beverly) Jackson of Toluca Lake, CA, Daniel Q. (Karen) Jackson of Big Rapids, MI, and Chris (Linda) Jackson of Studio City, CA; grandchildren: Carrie Ewing of Decatur, Hannah Jackson and Adam Jackson, both of Studio City, CA; great-grandchildren: Summer, Autumn, and Karter.
William was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Kathryn; brothers: Walter, Wayne and Glenn Jackson; and sister, Margaret West.
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