Kern County CA Archives Obituaries.....Jackson, Edward P. (Nervous Ed)   November 23, 2005
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The Bakersfield Californian 
Jackson, Edward P. (Nervous Ed)     
1921 - 2005 
 
Edward P. Jackson (Nervous Ed) 
Dec. 10, 1921 - Nov. 23, 2005 

Ed was born December 10, 1921 in Bakersfield, CA and passed away November 23, 
2005 in Visalia, CA. Ed graduated from KCUHS in 1940. At 17 years of age he 
enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps as a 2nd Lt. He performed duties as a B-17 
Navigator and Bombardier. He flew 15 combat missions, totaling 150 combat 
hours. Ed was overseas 2 years with the 8th Air Force, based in England: 16 
months of that time was spent as a POW in Germany. Ed was honorably discharged 
as a Captain. Returning home Ed met and married June, his wife of 60 years. Ed 
had many passions in life. He was an avid golfer, enjoying many rounds of golf 
with all of his AA buddies. He loved to visit golf shops, drink coffee at the 
bowling alley and to eat many varieties of ice cream. Ed was a member of 
Alcoholics Anonymous with over 30 years of continuous sobriety. His wry sense 
of humor and practical jokes will be missed by all. He touched many many lives 
and lived life to its fullest. He is survived by his wife, June; daughters, 
Cathy Sullivan and Karla Locklear; grandchildren, Brandon, Amber, Lexi and 
Lora; five great-grandchildren; brothers, Floyd and Earl. A memorial service 
will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2005, 1:00 p.m., at the Alano Club, 
1001 34th Street. A potluck will be held immediately following the service. 

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Published in the Bakersfield Californian from 12/7/2005 - 12/8/2005.  


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