Gerald Jackson

Blowing Dust Advisory issued March 13 at 3:16PM EDT until March 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.
* WHERE...Auglaize, Hardin, and Mercer Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

High Wind Warning issued March 13 at 3:16PM EDT until March 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Special Weather Statement issued March 13 at 2:44PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Very strong wind gusts and dry soil is leading to areas of blowing dust across the area. This is causing visibility to be reduced to one mile or less in localized area.
Motorists should be prepared for rapidly changing visibility. Slow down and leave plenty of distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.
As winds slowly decrease late this afternoon into the evening, blowing dust should diminish.

Thursday, January 11th, 2007

Gerald Jackson

Gerald "Gerry" D. Jackson, 78, 5276 Channel Drive, Celina, died Jan. 9, 2007, at his residence.

He was born Aug. 6, 1928, in Dayton, to Donald and Mabel Alter Jackson. On May 10, 1958, he married Mildred A. Blankenship, who died May 10, 2000.

Survivors are a son, Terry L. (Nancy), Beavercreek; a daughter, Cinthia Scirocco, Huber Heights; a brother, Robert (Marilyn), West Palm Beach, Fla.; a brother-in-law, Don Lavin, of Florida; and three grandchildren.

Deceased are a sister, Donna Lavin.

He retired in 1989 from the GTE Maintenance Department and was a barber in the Dayton/Clayton area. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving from 1946-1948 and was a member of the Montezuma United Methodist Church and American Legion Post 888, Delaware.

Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. Bruce Crane officiating. Burial is 2 p.m. Saturday in Germantown Cemetery.

Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Contributions can be made to the church.

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