Edward J. Jackson, 85, of Avon Park, passed away on July 18, 2020 at AdventHealth Sebring.  A native of Lakeland, Georgia he moved to this area in the early 1950's from Lacoochee, FL.  Ed served in the US Army.  He was the General Manager for over 40 years first at Reveals Crate Mill then Elberta Crate Mill.  He was preceded in death by parents Walter and Cecil Jackson, sons, Ray, Jimmy, Ronnie and Ricky Jackson, brothers,, Homer Lee and Skip Harrison, James and Walt Jackson; sisters, Ducie, Tankie, Doodle Bug, and Sue Jane Harrison.  He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Betty L. Jackson; son, Ricky (Debbie) Norris; nine grandchildren, Alicia Jackson, Ronnie Jackson, Jr., Camon (Susan) Bennett, Creg (Nam) Roe, Christian Norris, Trey (Cassie) Norris, Kaylee Norris, Jimmy Ray Jackson and Crystal (Jerry) Humphries; brother Junior Harrison; numerous great grandchildren, great great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at a later date.