Richard L. Jackson, 86, of Newville, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 in the Swaim Health Center, Newville. He was born on April 21, 1929 in Newville, a son of the late Robert and Pearl (Piper) Jackson.

Richard served in the US Army during the Korean War. He retired from Hempt Brothers, Camp Hill after 38 years of service, and where he was the concrete plant foreman. Richard was a charter member of the Carlisle Evangelical Free Church.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 62 years, Sara L. (Chestnut) Jackson, two sons; Gary L. (wife, Judy) Jackson and Douglas L. (wife, Linda) Jackson, both of Hummelstown, one brother, Donald E. Jackson of Newville, five grandchildren; Jeremy (wife, Dawn) Jackson, Zachary (wife, Alexis) Jackson, Elizabeth Joanne Jackson, Sara Rae Jackson and Jennifer Lee Jackson, four great-grandchildren; Benjamin, Nathan, Mila and Addie Jackson.

A visitation will begin at 12:00 noon on Saturday, April 16, 2016 followed by the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. at the Carlisle Evangelical Free Church, 290 Petersburg Rd., Carlisle, with Pastor Shad Baker and Pastor Trevor Steele officiating. Burial will be private at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Newville. Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, Carlisle is in charge of the arrangements. Memorial gifts in Richard's name may be made to the "Kids Cove Wing" at the church.