Dale R. Jackson

SAVANNAH - Dale R. Jackson, 73, of North Main Street, Savannah, died peacefully on Monday, Oct. 25, 2004, at Auburn Memorial Hospital.

Dale was born on March 1, 1931, in Chicago, Ill., to John K. and Edith Corbin Jackson. He moved to Savannah as a young boy and spent his life in the area. He graduated from Savannah High School and Cornell University School of Agriculture. He started Jackson Farms Inc. with his father, storing potatoes in crates in the basement of their home. He developed the farm into an efficient and productive business.

When he wasn't farming, he pursued his passion of traveling the world with his wife, Shirley. The exotic was his favorite, talking with people of different cultures his love. He shared his generous fun-loving nature with all those close to him.