George Washington

Jackson

George Washington Jackson, 88 of Port Matilda, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. He was born on October 28, 1938, in Duncansville, PA and the youngest son to the late John and Violet (Dunkle) Jackson. On November 30, 1963, George married Nancy Carol Beaver, who survives in Port Matilda. George is also survived by his sons; Mark (Sherrie) Jackson of Warrios Mark, Allen (Meredith) Jackson of Tyrone, and John Jackson (Michelle Larson) of Milesburg, and Amanda Jackson of Pleasant Gap. Also surviving are his four grandchildren: Trevor Jackson (Leah), Hunter Jackson, Adrienne Jackson, and Ty Jackson; and three great-grandchildren in Nora, Eva, and Hattie Jackson. George was preceded in death by his parents, sister Dolores Fleck, and his two brothers: John S. Jackson and Andrew Jackson. Family time was paramount for George and Nancy and that same priority continues today in their extended family.

George served under the US Army from 1958 - 1962. His primary career was serving for 32 years as a Fish Culturist for the PA Fish & Boat Commission with stints in Benner Springs and Bellefonte Fish Cultural Stations. George loved his job and went out of his way 24/7 to promote the agency and trout fishing in Pennsylvania. As a side gig, for 35 years, George worked part time with field security at Penn State Football games and also helped many years with parking and tram operations at the Centre County Grange Fair.

George loved his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ and was a faithful member of the Port Matilda United Methodist Church since 1972. George was also a life member of the Port Matilda Sportsmen's Club, Bald Eagle Sportsmen's Club, Port Matilda Fire Company, and Port Matilda American Legion. George was also part of the Shriners Juniata Lodge #282-F&A.M.

George has a passion for the outdoors and was very active in sharing his passion with others. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, and camping with family and friends. He is the driving force behind his son's having some of the same outdoor passions and a willingness to share their passions with others as well. George will be most remembered, in his light, for the annual Port Matilda Children's Fishing Derby event, to which he and Ted Enos (deceased) along with a host of other volunteers and contributors have made possible each of the past 41 years and held at the Port Matilda Community Park. George's overwhelming commitment to facilitating and promoting outdoor activities and community service over the years will not be forgotten. Many local trout anglers today fish with a version of the Jackson Minnow Rig, for which George and one of his friends, Gene Swyers developed years ago.

An 11 am funeral service for George Washington Jackson will be held on Monday, November 16, 2026, at the Port Matilda United Methodist Church with Pastor Bob Dornan officiating. Friends will be received on Sunday, November 15, 2026, from 2-5 pm at the Port Matilda United Methodist Church, as well as on Monday at the church from 10 am until the time of service. Interment will take place following the service at the Port Matilda Cemetery.

Floral contributions are requested to be sent to the Richard H. Searer Funeral Home, 115 W 10th St. Tyrone, PA 16686. Memorial contributions may be made to: The Port Matilda United Methodist Church in care of Darlene Fleck, PO Box 25, 201 S. High St. Port Matilda, PA 16870; Port Matilda Sportsmen's Club, in care of Dean Rudy, 601 Plank Rd, Port Matilda, PA 16870; and the Bald Eagle Sportsmen's Club, in care of Mark Jackson, 1635 Mountain Laurel Ct, Warriors Mark, PA 16877.