Mr. Ira C. Jackson
February 9, 1935 - March 5, 2021
Mr. Ira C. Jackson, 86, of Peoria, Illinois passed away March 5, 2021 at UnityPoint Methodist Medical Center, Peoria, IL. Ira known to many as Jay, Ajax and Fox was born February 9, 1935 in Sweet Water, Alabama. To Mattie Grant and Jules Jackson. Ira was a retired employee of Caterpillar, Inc., and Rabers Meat Packing and a frequent Par-A-Dice Casino patron. Ira leaves to cherish his memory a son, Marcellus Hughes of College Park, GA, siblings, Arnolia Nash of Dallas, George (Elizabeth) Graham of Niagara Falls, NY and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and Friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mattie and Charles Grant and his companion, Leola Henderson. A private memorial celebration will be held by the family. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at SimonsMortuary.com.
Mr. Ira C. Jackson, 86, of Peoria, Illinois passed away March 5, 2021 at UnityPoint Methodist Medical Center, Peoria, IL. Ira known to many as Jay, Ajax and Fox was born February 9, 1935 in Sweet Water, Alabama. To Mattie Grant and Jules Jackson. Ira... View Obituary & Service Information