Jackson S. Harn

Jackson S. Harn, 26, of Jacksonville, previously of Macomb, died at 12:35 p.m. Sunday, August 16, 2009, at his residence.

He was born March 3, 1983 in Macomb to Jack T. and Margaret S. (McKee) Harn.

He is survived by his maternal grandmother, Dorothy McKee, Macomb; two uncles, Graig (Ronda) McKee, Macomb, Bill (Sandy) McKee, Fairbanks, Alaska; several cousins and his girlfriend, Heather Hoehn, Farmington, Mo.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, John McKee; paternal grandparents Jack and Geneviene Harn, and his uncle, Larry Harn.

Jackson graduated from Macomb Junior Senior High School in 2001. He was currently enrolled at Lincoln Land Community College in Jacksonville. He attended Jerusalem United Methodist Church and First Baptist Church in Macomb.

Jackson loved music and played tuba in the Macomb High Bomber Marching Band. He enjoyed going to outdoor music festivals and concerts with his friends. He was an avid reader and enjoyed a wide variety of literature. He also kept up with current affairs and politics. Whenever he had the opportunity he would spend time outdoors. Jackson loved canoeing the Boundary Waters, biking in Wisconsin, hiking in Utah and fishing in the Gulf Waters. He enjoyed traveling to these places with his family. His most special times were those spent with Heather.

Visitation and fellowship with the Harn family will be at 5 p.m. throughout the evening on Friday Aug. 21, 2009, at the Harn Residence.

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday Aug. 22, 2009, at Glade City Cemetery, in Blandinsville, with Pastor Wally Holt officiating. 

Memorials may be made to the Macomb High Marching Band or the Macomb Area Leisure Foundation/Lakeview.

Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Please sign guestbook at www.dodsworthfh.com.