Baird-Freeman Funeral Home

221 North Meridian Street

Portland, IN 47371

260-726-7171

Christopher E. Jackson, age 41, of Dunkirk passed away Sunday April 24, 2022. He was born in Portland on October 25, 1980 the son of Fred and Virginia (Carrie) Jackson. Chris was a 1999 Jay County High School graduate and served in the US Navy. He worked for McKibben Mechanical and Electric and had worked for Ardaugh and City of Portland. He coached and umpired Little League Baseball and coached Boomer Soccer. He enjoyed playing softball and spending time with family and friends.

Surviving are his mother Virginia Jackson of Portland, mother of his children Ashley Jackson of Portland, his children Oliver Jackson and Ayla Jackson, three brothers Monte Jackson (wife Angela) of Greentown, Travis Jackson (wife Kathy) of Colorado and Chad Jackson of Portland, two sisters Krystal Bell of Portland and Misty George of Berne, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Fred Jackson and brother Billy Bell.

A celebration of life will be held  Monday May 2, 2022 from 3:00 - 6:00 PM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home. Military graveside services will be held Tuesday May 24th at 4:00 PM in Green Park Cemetery by Dunkirk American Legion.  Memorials can be directed towards the family to help with expenses. Online condolences at www.baird-freeman.com