Mitchell Nolan Jackson, age 89 of Vandalia, peacefully passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Asco Hollar, West Virginia on December 5, 1936, the son of Henry & Rose May (Rose) Jackson. He worked for Dayton Forge and Heat Treating for over 20 years. He was a founding member of the Ashcraft First Church of God where he served in many roles over the years. He was an accomplished Bluegrass/Gospel musician. He, and his wife Wilma, lead the Christian Family Singers. They were recording artists and were well known regionally throughout their lives. Dedicated to his family, who all had creative nicknames, he taught them how to love unconditionally, and above all else, to love the Lord.

He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Wilma Faye (Lawless) Jackson; daughter Tina (Steve Adamson) Sams; son Mitch (Rhonda) Jackson; grandchildren Crystal, Summer, Jessica, Justin, Mallory, Morgan, Kourtney, Dustin, Tiffany and Tyler; 16 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; sister Francis Dee Berry; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son David Jackson; daughters Denise “Deni” Swartz and Michelle “Mickey” Turner; grandson Kevin Bellamy; granddaughter Kasey Sams; and 9 brothers and sisters. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, great-great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Ashcraft First Church of God, 2596 Ashcraft Road, Dayton, Ohio 45414. A funeral service will be held on Friday at 1:00 pm at Ashcraft with Pastor Dave Turner officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Gardens, Tipp City. Services have been entrusted to the Zerkle Funeral Home, Tipp City. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mitchell’s name to the Ashcraft First Church of God, 2596 Ashcraft Road, Dayton, Ohio 45414. Condolences may be sent to the family through this online guestbook.