Joe G.R. Jackson, age 74, passed peacefully on September 27, 2006, in Renton.

Joe is survived by his wife of 46 years, Mary E. Jackson, and their daughters, Patricia Jackson and Cyndie (John) Young. He is also survived by his son, Joe Ross Jackson Jr.; daughters Laverne (Luis) Espindola and Lynn Hunt; eight grandchildren, Shana, Zachary, Andre, Melissa, Tommy, Christina, Lisa and Christopher; one great-grandson, Dustyn; two brothers, Boyd (Thea) and Ardath Jackson; and several nieces and nephews.

There will be a celebration of Joe's life on Sunday, October 8, 2006, at 2 p.m. at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 19030 8 Ave. S., in SeaTac.

The family prefers memorial contributions be made to the American Diabetes Association, the American Lung Association or the Humane Society. The family has entrusted arrangements to BONNEY-WATSON Washington Memorial, 16445 International Blvd., SeaTac,. Please sign the guest book at www.bonneywatson.com.