Danny Allen Jackson, 67, of Franklin, NC (formerly of Millbury, Ohio) passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 27, 2021.

Danny Jackson was born October 6, 1954, in Toledo, Ohio and graduated from Whitmer High School in 1972. Dan went to work as a journeyman pipefitter with Ford Motor Company and Sunco Refinery. Dan returned to Ford as a Stationary Engineer working at the Maumee, Ohio stamping plant and the Endo facility in Dearborn, Michigan retiring in 2014.
Dan was an auxiliary member of VFW Post 7339 and a Mason as well. He attended Franklin Covenant Church in Franklin, NC.

Dan loved classic cars, especially his 1966 Fairlane. Harleys, woodworking, camping, traveling and family time around the pool were his greatest joy. Dan was a truly special outgoing guy who never met a stranger. Dan will be missed by so many and remembered for his quick wit, infectious laugh, and warm smile.

Dan was preceded in death by his father Albert Jackson.

In addition to his mother, Elsie "Babe" Wagonfeld Jackson of Toledo, OH, he is survived by his wife of 29 years, Kristina Hassan Jackson; and his children, Lisa Ann Trost (Jon) of Hudson, OH, Lisa Renee Dye (Russell) of Charleston, SC, Daniel Jackson (Stacey) of Haskins, OH, and Lindsey Marie Scott (Nicholas) of Springboro, OH. He also has a brother, Gene Jackson (Cheryl), and a sister, Cindy Day (Dan) both of Toledo, OH and eight grandchildren surviving.

A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, November 6, 2021, in the chapel of Macon Funeral Home at 12pm. Pastor Josh Greenley will officiate.

The family will receive friends from 11am to 12pm, one hour prior to the service at Macon Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Hospice House Foundation of WNC, PO Box 815, Franklin, NC 28744 or VFW Post 7339, 60 West Palmer St, Franklin, NC 28734.

Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com.

Macon Funeral Home will be handling the arrangements.