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Richard Lyle Jackson
Born: 9/2/1946
Died: 10/4/2026
Age: 80
Community: Bancroft, MI
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Richard Lyle Jackson age 80 of Bancroft passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, October 4, 2026. Richard was a hard-working man who spent his life behind the wheel and took great pride and carrying on a family tradition that began more than a century ago, he worked as a truck driver hauling milk and continuing the milk route that his father established in 1919.
Richard spent countless hours traveling from farm to farm and one of his favorite parts of the job was visiting the farmers along the route. He genuinely enjoyed the friendships he made, the conversation they shared, and the opportunity to see the countryside each day. Richard continued hauling milk until 1996 when he retired. The family tradition did not end with him however, as his son Ron followed in his footsteps and continued the families work. Richard was especially proud of his sons Rick and Ron and took great pleasure in watching them grow and become successful in their own lives. Their accomplishments were a tremendous source of pride for him.
November 11, 1988 Richard married Susan Jane Bauder at the First Congregational Church in Durand. Richard and Sue shared 30 years of marriage together before her passing. Richard was a man who appreciated life's simple pleasures. He loved nature and being outdoors and he especially enjoyed fishing in his youth. He was an avid collector of pocketknives, had an interest in guns and enjoyed his flower garden. Driving was never simply a job for Richard, It was something he truly enjoyed.
He had a lifelong appreciation for cars, especially muscle cars. In his younger years Richard enjoyed drag racing on Middleton Road and Chipman Road creating stories and memories that remained a part of him throughout his life. Country music was another favorite of Richards and provided the soundtrack to many miles on the road and many good times throughout his life.
Richard is survived by his sons Rick and Kristi Jackson, Ron and Stacie Jackson, many beloved grandchildren, his special friend, Sharon Winstead, his stepson‘s Jason Ciavarelli and Eric and Kari Ciavarelli also other loving family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife of 30 years, Sue Jackson and his sister Gloria Gulick. He leaves behind a family legacy rooted in hard work, determination, and a tradition that will continue to live on through his son’s and grandchildren.
Funeral service for Richard will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 12:00pm at Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, 302 W. Corunna Ave. Corunna. The Jackson family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 4:00pm-8:00pm. |
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10/9/2026 |
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10/10/2026 |
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12:00 PM |
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Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes - Durand Chape
302 W. Corunna Ave.
Corunna, MI 48817Get a Map to this location...
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