Orval "Jack" R. Jackson, 75, of Belvidere, died Friday, May 13, 2011 in his home surrounded by his family. Born on July 11, 1935 in Belle Rive, Jefferson County, IL, son of Raymond and Ada (Crouch) Jackson. Married Sharon L. Mott on September 24, 1960 in Belvidere. Faithfully served our country in the US Marine Corp from 1952 to 1956. Retired from A & B Freight Line in May, 1998. Former member of the Prairie Riders Snowmobile Club and enjoyed collecting and restoring vintage snowmobiles. Jack had a great love for the outdoors, liked tinkering with his Farm-All Super A tractor, and was fond of taking his grandsons for drives and sharing old-time stories with them. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Katrina of Swedish American Hospital.Survivors include his daughters Kimberly (Ed) Gustafson and Karen (Kevin) Aten, grandsons Justin and Alec Aten all of Belvidere, brothers Larry of Belvidere, Jim (Janice) and Frank (Barb) both of Nebraska, sister Katherine Sanders (Chuck) of Steward, IL, sisters-in-law Joanne Wensky and Pat (Al) Jones both of Belvidere; several nieces and nephews, beloved companion "Bubby Dog" and good friend Don Chandler. Predeceased by his parents, wife Sharon, and niece Janis Wensky.

Memorials may be given to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or the Arbor Day Foundation.