Obituary Detail


Robin T. "ROB" Jackson, Jr. - 42
11/10/1967 - 12/13/2009

Burkhart-Eighner Funeral Home - Sandwich -
Robin T. "Rob" Jackson, Jr., 42, of Sandwich, IL passed away, Sunday, December 13, 2009 as the result of an automobile accident. He was born November 10, 1967 in Sandwich, IL, the son of Robin "Terry" and Valerie J. (Whitlatch) Jackson. He graduated from Sandwich High School in 1985. He was currently employed by Plano Post Office as a mail carrier. He enjoyed hanging out with his best friends, Merlin, Neal, Duane and Deno, watching the Bears, reading, writing, painting, fishing, most of all time with his son. He just completed remodeling his home after losing it in the flood of 2008.

He is survived by his son, Sebastian Jackson of London; mother and step father, Valerie (Ray) Wainscott of Sandwich; his father, Terry Jackson, Sr. of Fairfield, IL; two sisters, Carrie (James) Miller of Earlville and Tiffany Wainscott of Sandwich; two nephews, Ryan and Brenten; two nieces, Amber and Madison; his maternal grandmother, Rose (Donald) Boggs of Parker, AZ; his paternal grandmother, Ann Dial of Sandwich; several aunts, uncles, cousin and his dog, Monica.

Rob is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Howard Whitlatch; paternal grandfather, John Robert Rosenberger and his great grandparents, Bart and Thelma Luttrell.

Funeral Services will be held at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, December 17, 2009 at Burkhart-Eighner Funeral Home with Rev. David Kaul officiating. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be private. Memorials may be directed to family for a fund being established for his son. For more information or to sign the online guest book go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com.

Burkhart-Eighner Funeral Home
606 E. Arnold Rd.
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-2165



Visitation:
3:00 to 7:00 p.m.,Thursday
December 17, 2009 at
Burkhart-Eighner Funeral
Home in Sandwich

Service:
7:00 p.m., Thursday
December 17, 2009 in
the funeral home

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Visitor Comments
Ray, Valerie, Carrie & Tiffany: We are so sorry to read of Robbie's passing. It was a shock to us so we know it must be heart wrenching for you. We never know what the future holds. For some comfort, whenever we saw him delivering the mail. he was always cheerful and said hello. Time does heal but never completely takes the hurt of the loss away. You are in our thoughts and prayers as is his son.
Ron & Bonnie Bauer
12/15/2009 8:47 AM
 
Val, Take comfort in your memories, noone can ever take them away. These lyrics say everything I take comfort in, hopefully they will help you find peace of mind! "You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord, who abide in His shadow for life, say to the Lord: "My refuge, my rock in whom I trust!" And He will raise you up on eagles’ wings, bear you on the breath of dawn, make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of His hand. The snare of the fowler will never capture you, and famine will bring you no fear: under His wings your refuge, His faithfulness your shield. And He will raise you up on eagles’ wings, bear you on the breath of dawn, make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of His hand. You need not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day; though thousands fall about you, near you it shall not come. And He will raise you up on eagles’ wings, bear you on the breath of dawn, make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of His hand. For to His angels He's given a command to guard you in all of your ways; upon their hands they will bear you up, lest you dash your foot against a stone. And He will raise you up on eagles’ wings, bear you on the breath of dawn, make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of His hand."
Debbie Randall
12/15/2009 10:48 AM
 
Val, I can't imagine the depth of your loss and just how much you must be hurting. There are no words that I could offer that would illustrate the depth of our sympathy for you; I know many of us would do anything we could to take the pain from you if we could. You always spoke of Rob so fondly; I know how eager you would become when he was due to visit from London, how proud you were of him, how your face lit up when you showed us the latest picture of Sebastian. These memories, Val, are what you should hold onto- remember the wonderful son he was and know that he felt every ounce of the love you so willingly gave to him every single day. When some people describe events like this as "a difficult time", they are doing the best that they can to grasp any words that can lend comfort to someone facing such a loss. But where words fail us, hearts prevail; know that you are surrounded by people who will hold you in their prayers, will be there to laugh with you when you share those wonderful memories, and will listen to you when all you want or need is someone to do just that. Let the love of those around you do what mere words cannot; we all know you well enough to know that you would do the same for any one of us. You and your family are in my prayers.
Roberta Tamburrino
12/15/2009 12:11 PM
 
I want to extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time.
Jo Ann Whisenton
12/15/2009 5:15 PM
 
Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one Sunday. We have just gotten to know Carrie, Jamie and the family and if there is anything we can do...please free in contactin us. Pastor Steve has our phone number. God Bless you all.
Mike and Elaine Hollingsworth
12/15/2009 11:18 PM
 
Val and Family, My deepest sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time. Words can not express my feelings on your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Keep Strong.
Janice Szumanski
12/16/2009 8:08 AM
 
We would like to extend our sympathy to the entire family. Although Rob is gone, he will never be forgotten, he will live on in our hearts. May God comfort you in your time of sorrow. Lewis, Sheri & Elizabeth Wilkinson
Sheri Wilkinson
12/16/2009 4:26 PM
 

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