Rick D. Jackson, 67, of Wooster, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 17, 2023 in his home that he poured his heart and soul into, surrounded by his loving family, that he adored after a courageous battle with cancer.
Rick attended Wooster High School where he was enrolled in the ROTC program. Rick’s hobbies included woodworking and home projects. He loved vacationing at the beach and more than anything enjoyed spending time with his family. Rick worked his way up through the company during his 25 years at Wayne Steel to become the Inventory Controller before working as a Building and Grounds Superintendent at Wayne Savings for 23 years, until his retirement in 2022. Rick was also a Cub Scout Master for Pack 78 at Melrose Elementary School for just over a decade. Rick had a large impact on the community of Wooster for 38 years through his self started company, Action Jackson Handyman Service.
Rick is preceded in death by his father and mother, Ray and Della (Jenkins) Jackson; and his two brothers Bill and Ron Jackson.
Rick is survived by his loving wife, high school sweetheart and soulmate of 49 years, Mary Ann (Delmont) Jackson; his sons Jamie (Stephanie) Jackson and Kevin Jackson; his grandchildren Holden Jackson, James Pritchard and Grace Yerian; his sister Cheryl Stewart and many nieces and nephews. Rick leaves behind him a legacy of helping and caring for others as well as his insatiable work ethic.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday April 24, 2023 at 10:00 AM at St. Mary Catholic Church, 527 Beall Ave., Wooster with Rev. Stephen Moran officiating. Interment will follow in St. Mary Cemetery.
Friends will be received on Sunday from 2:00-4:00 PM at McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church, P. O. Box 109, Wooster, OH 44691 or to Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare, 1900 Akron Rd., Wooster, OH 44691.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com
Such a wonderful, sweet soul who was loved by many. Ricky knew no stranger. RIP Ricky Dale. Godspeed❤️
Sincere sympathy to the Jackson Family.. ❤️
My deepest condolences to the family. I worked with Rick many years at the bank. He was a great guy and helped so many. Always had a smile for everyone. Always met in the kitchen in the morning to go over plans for the day. Great man and will be missed by many.
Rick and his wife and children were the only members of his sisters family who ever gave me the time of day while we were together. I’ve never forgotten that. I have a tremendous amount of respect for Rick’s work ethic, humility, dedication to his family and his overall character. May he rest in peace and may God bless and comfort his family. See you in heaven my friend.
My sympathy to the family. Rick was such a nice man, rest in peace my friend.
My deepest sympathies to the family! Rick was such a great guy! Many great memories at Wayne Savings!
Great co-worker and a great guy. always offered to help. he will be greatly missed.
I will miss you uncle Rick I have so many memories as a child and teenager that shaped my life. You touched so many and loved by all.
So sorry to hear this ! Rick was a very kind person. I have many memories from long ago..My father and his were very close friends. My sympathy and Prayers for the family at this time 🙏
I’m so very sorry to hear of Rick’s passing. He was such a great guy. I enjoyed our talks at Wayne Savings. There wasn’t anything he couldn’t do. RIP Rick. My sympathy to his family.
Such love. God bless this family. You touched our lives in so many ways. Rest easy.
Extending heart felt sympathy to the Jackson/ Delmont families.🌸
A great guy, dedicated employee, everyone’s friend. Thank you, Rick, for everything. May your dear family find peace in remembering God’s promise of eternal life; they will see you again.
So sorry to hear this. He was a great person so kind and caring. So many good memories at Wayne saving. My thoughts and prayers to his family 🙏🙏
Mary Ann sorry to hear about Rick. You and the family our in our prayers.
Dear sweet, loving and kind cousin, Mary Ann, my thoughts and prayers are with you and extended family and friends. Rick was so kind and friendly each time we met. Our loss is heaven’s gain. May your grief ultimately be overcome by the many happy moments you shared with your husband and soulmate as I carry with me such happy and love filled memories of your mother, my dearest Aunt Mary. God bless you all.
Mary Ann sorry to hear of Rick’s passing. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
RIP Rick. You will truly be missed. Thank you for all the beautiful remodeling you did for me. 🙏
Rick is my brother-in-law but he is also the big-brother that I never had. He is godfather to two of my boys and also a good friend. Rick came into our family when I was so young that I barely remember a time that he wasn’t there. A thousand childhood memories and a thousand more as an adult. Good times, bad times, fun times and sad times. Rick is the best husband and father to my sister and nephews. Fact.. Over all these years I honestly cannot remember hearing Rick raise his voice once in anger to anyone.
My sweet Maryann, Jamie & Kevin, let me offer this; All is well. Nothing is hurt. Nothing is lost. One brief moment and all will be as it was before. How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting when we meet again.
I am so sorry to hear of Rick’s passing. I worked with Rick at Wayne Savings Rittman branch. He was truly one of the good guys. Will be keeping you all in my prayers.
Our friend and best helper in the world is now enjoying his heavenly reward. He was beyond kind and helpful. He was the best that humanity
offered us, his customers and friends.
I miss him terribly.
Rest in God’s Arms Rick
So sorry to hear of Rick’s passing. He was a great coworker at Wayne Savings and helped me with many projects. His smile and kindness will always be remembered.
Bob and I are so sorry to hear of Rick’s passing. He sure helped this family over the years and we could always count on “Action Jackson”. MaryAnn we know the fond memories you and Rick shared will continue to get you thru this difficult time.
fondly, Bob and MaryAnn Wellington
I’m so sorry to here of Rick’s passing. We worked together at the bank, I have so many good memories. Sympathy to the family, He was a great guy.
My sincere condolences to your family. Rick helped so many of my clients over years and did work for me too. What a talented and sweet man. He will be missed.
It was a true pleasure knowing Rick. We could always depend on “Action Jackson”. We will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
My sincere condolences to you and your family Jamie.
Maryann, Jamie, Kevin, Family-
I’m very sorry for your loss. I’ll have fond memories of Rick from when I was younger. A good man and a good family. God Bless all of you.
I had the privilege of working with Rick at the bank for four years while home from college during the summers. Rick was a great boss, mentor, and friend. I will always be grateful for the time I spent working with him and always remember the jokes he shared while we drank our morning coffee. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time and I hope you find comfort in the memories you have shared together as well as the legacy he left behind.
I was saddened to hear of Rick’s passing. I enjoyed when he stopped at our Wayne Savings branch in North Canton. We always had good conversations. He always tried to get our branch what we needed to be more productive and enjoyable for us. Companies need more employees like Rick. Glad he passed through my life.
I am so sorry to hear of Rick’s passing. I worked with Rick and was his supervisor for a few years. He was always a joy to work with and had a very positive attitude. He made work fun and he always talked about his family and how he loved and enjoyed them. I am sure he will be missed but has left so much behind. I was blessed to have known him.
Mary Ann and family,
I am so sorry for your loss.
So very sorry to hear about the death of Rick, my thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and entire family. I worked at Wayne Savings with Rick as well as had him do some handy man work at my home. He was a good man and adored his wife and children! He will certainly be missed!
Mary & I are so greatful to work with Rick the last 10 yrs at the bank, he was a great person, prayers for the entire family, he will be dearly missed. RIP
so sad to hear, Thoughts and prayers go out to Rick and his family. I worked for him in the last past 5 years as a handymana helper and he was a great boss and an awesome friend may he rest in peace now. prayers and hugs to the family
I am so Sorry for your Loss ! Rick was a good Kid and great guy. We grew up in the neighborhood as kids . Kind person ! Prayers for his family 🙏 RIP Rick