Maynard E. Jackson, Sr., 53, of Fremont, OH passed away at home surrounded by his family, on Friday, January 4, 2019. He was born September 15, 1965 in Fremont to Arthur Jackson and Arlene (Swander) Jackson Wetzel.
Maynard married Judith Hoff on June 22, 2013 in Fremont and she survives. He worked construction at Erie Black Top, Jim Dennis Construction and Cal Wetzel Plumbing and Sewer.
Maynard was a member of the Fremont Eagles and enjoyed races, hunting, fishing and RC cars. He loved spending time outside and being in his pole barn. He was a 49ers fan and loved to spend time with his family and friends.
Maynard is survived by his wife, Judith “Judy” Jackson; children, Jo Jo (Tanya) Jackson, Ashley (Brad) Williams, Danielle (Bobby) Thompson, Alysha Williams, David Thompson, Timothy Lee Jackson and Maynard Jackson, Jr., Tasha Ann Jackson-Pollard, all of Fremont, OH; mother, Arlene Wetzel, Fremont, OH; siblings, Richard Jackson, Clyde, OH, Kirk (Karyn) Wetzel, Kent (Kristy) Wetzel and Bud Jackson, Kathy McClain, all of Fremont, OH, Larry Wetzel, of Michigan, Darlene (Duane) Leininger of Arizona and Marsha Ohms, Tiffin, OH; grandchildren, Aleesia Sue Jackson, David Salazar, Adrienne Wightman, Bradley Frech, Jr., Braeden Frech, Nevaeh Raypole, Bobby Raypole, Jr., Alanasia, John and Laicey Ana Raypole, Riley Williams, Raelyn Thompson, Izzy Guhn, Maria Thompson, Jordan Esquivel, Parker and Wayne Jackson, Malaysia Esquivel, Peyton and Melody Jackson and Kenya Wyatt.
He was preceded in death by his fathers, Arthur Jackson and Cal Wetzel; grandparents; uncles Joe and Bob; cousin Bobby Wetzel and his dog, Jake.
Visitation: Friday, January 11, 2019 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St, Fremont, OH 43420 with an Eagles Service beginning at 7:30p.m.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the family in care of Judy Jackson.
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Erin Parker
January 7, 2019 at 8:50 pmI am so sorry to the whole family for your lose. Some may not know me but I will be here for anybody who wants to talk
Crissy Hall
January 7, 2019 at 8:55 pmSo very sorry for your loss. It was a privilege to be able to meet him before going home! Continuing prayers for strength and healing to the family
Mike T.
January 7, 2019 at 9:14 pmRIP buddy til we meet again
Tonya Yousey
January 7, 2019 at 9:43 pmDear: Judy
I am so sorry for your loss he will always live on your heart and the memory you will share and that how he live on ok I be thinking about you and your family
Danielle
January 7, 2019 at 9:56 pmI love u daddy so much…
Peggy Slane
January 7, 2019 at 10:08 pmSo sorry for the families loss. Thoughts and Prayers for the family at this difficult time.
Shannon Jones
January 7, 2019 at 10:31 pmWe are so sorry for your loss, we really loved and still and always will love you Big Man. Shine down on all of us each and every day. Till we meet again.
Janet Kramer
January 7, 2019 at 11:43 pmI remember Maynard from 1970 when I lived on Adam Street. His nickname was Boobie. He loved to come over and swim in my pool. Sorry for the Wetzel, Jackson families loss.
Lisa & Brian Lippert
January 7, 2019 at 11:53 pmStopped by wanted to leave condolences to all the kids and Judith hun heart goes out to you. God bless you and all the kids.
Irene
January 8, 2019 at 1:52 amHe will be missed dearly my love and thoughts are with you and your family I’ve known Maynard a long time and a good friend love you all so much
Cherie Lunsford
January 8, 2019 at 3:27 amBuddy, Amy, Judy & family, so sorry ..you are all so much in my prayers & in my heart. I didn’t get to know Maynard that well but I met him a couple of times when being together with the family. I know he was strong & he was a fighter. He loved his family. Thinking of all of you. May God be with you through this hard time & always! Cherie Lunsford & family❤️
Lisa (Chalet) Mitten
January 8, 2019 at 3:41 amAn acquaintance from the early 80s. Will never forget that smile. Prayers and peace to the family.
Sisie , & Jeff March , & Amanda Zess , & Gabby Mcrobbie
January 8, 2019 at 3:47 amTo Judith , Arlene , & all of his children , & Family , My family , Me , Jeff , Mandy , & Gabby always liked Maynard a lot . He was quite a Guy . Always willing to help , & care about people. Made me happy when he , & his children showed up at my Mom’s Funeral service . We will miss running into him at the stores , & when we used to see him at my Dad’s house . God bless you all . You have our deepest sympathy
Michele Dukeshire Henry
January 8, 2019 at 4:29 amHave known Manard since early 80s. Going to miss his smiling face when i would run into him at the store. My heart and prayers go out to his family. Judy you were more than his wife. You were truly his best friend. It showed everytime i seen you guys. Love and hugs to all of you.
Lodema "Louie" Keegan
January 8, 2019 at 10:02 amI knew Boobie most of his life, growing up and spending time at my grandmas on Napoleon st.
So sad and so sorry 🙁
Much love to Arelene (his mom) , his siblings, his kids, and his wife.
Associated Buyers Inc
January 8, 2019 at 2:17 pmTo the Family of Maynard Jackson
May loving memories bring comfort to you in this time of sadness.
With Deepest Sympathy
Associated Buyers Employees and their Families
Edward, Sandra and Donald L. Schultz
Karen Zerman
January 8, 2019 at 3:28 pmSo sorry for your loss. Prayers for y’all. He will be missed, but you have him in your heart and have all the wonderful memories. Lean on God and draw your strength from him.
Dawn
January 8, 2019 at 9:40 pmSorry for your loss poo and cousin’s. May you rest easier knowing he is no longer in pain. Much love
Pamela Kindle
January 9, 2019 at 6:54 pmMy condolences to the family. I know his mother, Arlene Wetzel. May the Holy Spirit comfort you all during this time of transition.
Pamela Kindle
Chuck and Judy Woodring
January 10, 2019 at 1:17 amMay the Lord shine down on your family and give them the peace and fortitude to go on with the love that you have left them with. I don’t know if they remember me or not but I believe you did even though we hadn’t seen each other in many years, but you were family and family is what it is and where it is at. Much love to your family and to you and may you rest in the arms of our Lord and savior till we all meet again. RIP COUSIN.
Renee Steensen
January 10, 2019 at 5:28 amSending and prayers to all of the family in this time of sorrow. My heart goes out to all of you at this time.
Blessed Be from The Steensen family. David, Renee, Brandon and DJ
Kelly
January 10, 2019 at 11:57 amTo the Jackson family may Maynard Jackson Sr REST in peace he will be your angel watching over you
Lucille Phillips
January 11, 2019 at 6:04 pmAlysha I am so sorry to hear about your father. You have are deepest condolences to you and your family. Know that we are praying for you all.
Lorrie feasel
January 11, 2019 at 6:38 pmJudy, so sorry for your family’s loss… I’m melanie and kirby’s aunt… i know they loved him and will miss him… hugs
Patti. Tucker
January 11, 2019 at 7:01 pmSo sorry for your loss. I’ve been praying for Maynard May he rest in the peace of our heavenly Fathers arms
Now. To I’ll include your family in my prayers.
Fanny Clymer Wait
January 11, 2019 at 10:31 pmArlene Richie and family. Sorry to hear about Maynard. My heart goes out to everybody of course. Just know that I love you guys and we’ll be thinking of you. It makes me think about the old times and now he can watch over J.R.
Love Fanny Clymer