Dr. Charles F. Jackson passed away Monday, February 28, 2022 at Saint Mary Medical Center. He was 93
years old. Born in Swoyerville, PA to the late Charles and Marie (Gaydos) Jackson. Charles was a
resident of Richboro for the last 2 years and was formerly of Langhorne and Bensalem. He was a
graduate of Wilkes University, Class of 1951,with a B.S. in Education. He went on to pursue an M.S. in
Education from Temple University, and a PhD in Philosophy from Walden University. He excelled as a
high school and college athlete, serving as a captain on the soccer, baseball and basketball teams. He
was later inducted into the Wilkes University Hall of Fame for his basketball accomplishments. Charles
was also an Ancestral Colonel for Wilkes University in recognition of long term distinguished
contributions. He was a strong advocate for education, working for the Philadelphia, New Jersey and
Baltimore Public School Systems for 45 years. He also served his church and community as a Eucharistic
Minister and as a coach for the Upper Merion and Phoenixville School Districts throughout the years.
Charles was instrumental in establishing the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame Philadelphia Chapter as
Executive Vice President.
Charles will be sadly missed by his beloved wife of 33 years Barbara K. (Sheridan). He will also be sadly
missed by his children: Mark (Nancy), Bruce (Alice) and Sandra Jackson and his extended family:
Kathleen Cianfrini (Jack), Jerome Cianfrini (Melissa), Gregory Cianfrini, and Laureen Hayes (Geff) and
many loving grandchildren and great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his
viewing Monday from 10 to 11 am at Saint Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Road, Holland, PA
18966, followed by his Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am. Rite of committal Resurrection Cemetery. In
lieu of flowers, mass cards are preferred or donation to Saint Bede's Parish Youth Ministry.
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