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Ronnie Jackson

Ronnie Jackson, 65, of Buckhannon, W.Va., died Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Innova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, Va.

He was born December 22, 1953, in Shelbyville, Ill., a son of the late Joanna Smith Dahlheim. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Johnny Jackson and David Dahlheim and one sister, Pam McCourt.

He is survived by his fiancée, Cindy Miller of Buckhannon; three sons, Seth Jackson and wife Stephanie, Wade Jackson and fiancée, Whitney Kailey and Colton Jackson all of Cheyenne, Wy.; one future step son, Thomas Jackson of Buckhannon; three brothers, Tinker Jackson and wife Tish  and Brad Dahlheim and wife Michelle all of Volga, W.Va. and Bill Dahlheim and wife Peggy of Buckhannon; one sister, Teena Miller and husband Todd of Buckhannon; 17 nieces and nephews and several great nieces and great nephews.

Mr. Jackson was a graduate of Buckhannon-Upshur High School and Oklahoma University. He was a construction superintendent and a member of the Buckhannon Moose Lodge 598 and the Buckhannon Elks Lodge 1736. He enjoyed watching sports, especially football, and loved spending time with his family.

In honoring his wishes, Mr. Jackson will be cremated. The family will have a memorial service at a  later date.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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