Harry E. Jackson, 86, of Wolcott, passed away at 3:00 a.m. at his home Saturday, August 17, 2013 due to a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born March 22, 1927 in East Alton, Illinois to the late Harry L. and Sadie (Vinson) Jackson. He grew up in Hammond, Indiana and later moved to Wolcott where he graduated high school. Mr. Jackson was an honorably discharged member of the United States Army serving as a Paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne during World War II. His marriage was to Edna B. Heinrich on June 10, 1951 at the Wolcott United Methodist Church. She survives. Mr. Jackson was a Machinist in charge of special turnings at Fairfield Manufacturing, retiring after 35 years of service. He also was a small scale farmer and long time assistant at the Foster Funeral Home in Wolcott. He was a member of the Wolcott United Methodist Church, a 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge of Wolcott/Remington, the Scottish Rite and 50 year member including Past Grand Patron of the Order of Eastern Star for Indiana in 1979 and 1980. He was a longtime member of the Wolcott American Legion and was instrumental in getting the Veterans Memorial placed at the Wolcott House. Always kind and patient, Harry was a wonderful example of how to live and treat others. He will be sorely missed. He liked fishing, gardening, woodworking, traveling with his wife of 62 years and enjoyed good food and conversation with friends. Surviving with his wife are his children, Terri Solomon of Libertyville, IL / Wolcott, David Jackson (wife: Charlotte) of Lafayette, Cheryl Goetz (husband: Jim) of South Bend and Bill Jackson (wife: Penny) of Wolcott. Harry loved spending time with his family, especially his 11 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Preceding him in death with his parents are three brothers, Ralph, Ernest and Larry Jackson. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at Wolcott United Methodist Church and also from 9 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 21 at the church. Pastors Wayne Williams and Guy Brown to co-officiate. Interment to follow in Meadow Lake Cemetery, Wolcott. Memorials may be made in his name to the American Cancer Society or Guardian Angel Hospice.