Jefferson, Ohio - Joseph Vernon Jackson, 86, of Jefferson, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025, after a brief illness.

Born on November 7, 1939, in Wauseon, Ohio, Joseph was the beloved son of Robert and Naomi (Grime) Jackson.

On October 24, 1959, Joseph married his devoted wife, Mary Gutierrez.

Joseph dedicated 50 years of his professional life to Lubrizol, where he served in many capacities, including plant manager and lead engineer.

A man of faith, Joseph was a proud and active member of Saint Andrew Catholic Church in Sheffield, Ohio. His faith shaped his character and could be seen in his kindness, his humility, and his love for his family and community.

Joseph is lovingly survived by his children: J. Daniel Jackson, Robert L. (Lisa) Jackson, John A. (Peggy) Jackson, Celeste M. (Mark) Fenton, and Sarah L. (David) Bogardus; his grandchildren: Sarah (Shawn) O'Brien, Rachel Grant, Ben (Katie) Jackson, Adam (Ashley) Fenton, Jillian (Bobby) Truszkowski, Helene (Ben) Moore, Beth Jackson, Nicholas (Sonya) Jackson, Jackson Bogardus, Susan Adele Bogardus, and Brielle Bogardus; and his great-grandchildren: Matthew, Oliver, Karlie, Nora, Benjamin, Landon, Remi, Jace, Raegan, and Charlee. Each of them carries forward a part of his gentle strength and loving legacy.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his cherished wife, Mary, in 2021; his infant son, Patrick Jackson; his grandson, Jeffrey Jackson; and his great-grandchildren, Lilah and Grayson. They are now reunited in eternal peace.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at Fleming and Billman Funeral Home, 49 W. Jefferson St., Jefferson, Ohio, on Sunday, January 4, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Andrew Catholic Church, 3700 State Route 193, Sheffield, Ohio, with burial to follow at Oakdale Cemetery