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Don Jackson was a LIFETIME member of the AMTA and has always been a strong supporter

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Donald E. Jackson "Don", a beloved husband, father, Air Force Veteran, and dedicated professional, who passed away on July 20, 2025, at the age of 92. He was born in Connersville, Indiana to Eugene and Alma (nee Vance) Jackson. He lived a life marked by service, dedication and love.

As a teen, one time altar boy, Don Jackson preferred hanging out at the local pool halls, skipping school, and working. His mom depended on a Catholic Priest, Father Powers, to attempt to keep Don on the straight and narrow. He graduated from Connersville High School in 1952 while working a full-time factory job. He attended post-secondary education at the University of Dayton in Ohio before joining the United States Air Force.

His life bridged the electronics revolution; manual typewriters and computer keypunch cards to today’s state of the art Medical Imaging. That developed in him a high level of curiosity over the latest new electronic "gadgets." Airman Don Jackson’s first job in the Air Force was typewriter repair. Later he worked on the electronic systems in the B52’s and then moved to electronics surveillance working in-flight many times on KC135 spy planes. He ended his Air Force career working on the electronic surveillance systems within the U2 spy planes. During his 20 years of service, he received extensive training in Electronic Engineering, a field he enjoyed and would later utilize throughout his career. Don achieved the rank of Master Sergeant and served during both the Korean War and Vietnam War.

Following his retirement from the Air Force in 1973, Don pursued training in nuclear medicine with a focus on CT scans and medical imaging. He worked with Atomic Energy of Canada, EMI, and Toshiba Medical as a Field Service Engineer installing and repairing MRI medical scanners for over 20 years. After leaving Toshiba, Don formed his own corporation focusing on MRI service and repair, continuing to work through his late eighties.

Don was an avid baseball fan asking for radio recordings of games while stationed overseas in the 50’s and early 60’s. He switched allegiances dependent upon his home of residence location until he moved to Philadelphia in the mid 70’s. He has been a devoted and diehard fan of his beloved Phillies over the last fifty years amassing quite a collection of Philly player bobbleheads and other Philly paraphernalia. Don frequently followed the team to away games including Spring Training and enjoyed the camaraderie among other Philly fans.

Don is survived by his wife, Myrna Roach; his son Stephen Jackson and daughter-in-law Michelle of Pendleton, Indiana; his son Kenneth Jackson of Midway City, California; his grandson Scott Jackson and granddaughter-in-law Rae of Fort Wayne, Indiana; his grandson William Jackson of Midway City, California; his sister Sandy Page and brother-in-law Rusty of Connersville, Indiana, and his much loved on again/off again nemesis sister-in-law Jo Anne Worley of Scottsburg, Indiana. He truly enjoyed giving money away on Christmas and birthdays despite the protests from some. Don was preceded in death by his first wife Joyce D. Jackson, two sons, Gary Jackson and Victor Jackson; his daughter Lee Ann "LA" Jackson; his brother Terry Jackson; and his daughter-in-law, Cheryl Jackson.

Don will be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

Tribute and photos may be shared at www.UrbanFuneralHome.com