Gordon L. Jackson, a lifelong resident of Hampton Bays, died on September 15, 2017. He was 92.
Born February 18, 1925, he served in the United States Navy, and graduated from Clarkson University in Potsdam in 1950 with a degree in mechanical engineering. He was an engineer for both Republic Aviation and Grumman Aerospace. Later he founded and operated Jackson’s Marina for 60 years.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Edith; his children, Charles and wife Laraine, Thomas and wife Barbara, and Christopher and wife Cathleen; grandchildren, Bryan and Meredith; and great-grandson Wesley.
A funeral service took place on September 19 under the direction of Scott Funeral Home in Hampton Bays.
Memorial donations may be made to Honor Flight Long Island, c/o Southampton Town, 116 Hampton Road, Southampton, NY 11968.