George William Jackson

George William Jackson, 72, of Rocklin, California, passed away in his home, surrounded by his loved ones, on May 19, 2025.

George was born in Brawley, California, in 1952 to Samuel Jackson and Rafaela Jackson. He was the second eldest of four siblings, Jim, George, Mary and Ginny.  He is preceeded in death by his brother James Jackson, father Samuel Jackson and mother Rafaela Jackson.

He attended Central Union High School (played the trumpet in the band), and later studied at Imperial Valley Junior College. At 17 years of age, he moved to Foresthill where he lived with his uncle, worked at the saw mill, and became the best supervisor in no time! However, he spent most of his career working along side his best friend, Steve Dietz, at West Pacific Cabinets. 

He is survived by his wife, Cynde Jackson; Brandon (son), Justin (son and wife Jen); his stepdaughters, Jaime Butcherine (step daughter and husband John) and Katie Cumalat (husband Greg); along with his nine beloved grandchildren.

A church service will be held on July 26th at 2:00 PM at Calvary Foresthill (23990 Foresthill Rd) , with a Celebration of Life to follow immediately at the Veterans Memorial Hall, 24601 Harrison Street, Foresthill.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: GodSpeed Church, 200 Taunton Ave, East Providence, RI 02914.

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