Jackson, Francis X. Jackson,“Sonny”, 82, of West Brandywine Twp., formerly a longtime resident of Broomall, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020. He was the beloved husband of Christine Feeser Jackson, with whom he shared 56 years of marriage.
Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Frank and Marie Cunius Jackson.
Sonny was a proud graduate from West Catholic High School in 1955 and has been a part of running their reunions for years. He took great pleasure and was honored to help run these events. He was inducted into the West Catholic Hall of Fame in 2016. He received his BS in Economics from Villanova University in 1960 - Go Wildcats!
Sonny was a “self-proclaimed” champion bocce player. He worked at the Principal Financial Group (formerly Banker’s Life Company of Des Moines, Iowa) for 31 years. Most of all, he loved his second home in Sea Isle City, NJ.
In addition to his wife, Sonny was the loving father of Michael (Kim) Jackson, Maureen (Jim) Digby, Thomas (Shelby) Jackson, and Patricia (Jim) Newby; a brother to Eileen Ferguson and devoted grandfather/Poppy to Danielle (Kevin), Dakota, Delaney, Madison, Julia, Nicholas, Ryan, Elizabeth, Bella, Freddie and Hope.
He was predeceased by his sister, Helen Donovan and her husband Francis and by his brother- in-law, John Ferguson.
Due to the health concerns, the family will be having a private burial in Ss. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Springfield. A Public service will be announced at a later date.
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