Verlin J. Jackson

Verlin J. Jackson, age 98, resident of Whitehouse, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on January 2, 1928, in Cookeville, Tennessee, to the late Walter D. and Dorothy A. (Jones) Jackson. He was the third born of eight children.

He grew up in Cookeville before enlisting in the Army in 1946. He was stationed at Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. He relocated to Detroit, Michigan, in 1949 and then to Toledo in 1955 to work for Teledyne CAE. Verlin spent over 30 years working as a machinist, retiring in the late 1980’s. He also operated a tree trimming business for decades and was a longtime car enthusiast, collecting, restoring, and showing antique automobiles until his passing.

Verlin married his wife, Ellen C. Jackson on July 9, 1974. Together, they enjoyed traveling, spending time at their cottage on Hemlock Lake, near Reading, Michigan, their home in Leesburg, Florida, participating in The Maumee Valley Thunderbird Club, and spending time with family.

Those left to forever cherish his memory are his children, Gary Jackson, Patricia Governo; step-children, Jeff Brunt, and Jamie (Steve) Hamilton; 7 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; one brother; two sisters; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ellen C. Jackson; daughter, Pamela K. Feichter; one grandson; and four sisters.

Private services will take place. Verlin will be laid to rest at Toledo Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ovarian Cancer Connection, 5577 Airport Highway Suite 206, Toledo, Ohio 43615.