Gary Herman Jackson, age 76 of Mt. Olive, IL born January 26, 1942 in East St. Louis, IL passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at his residence.

Gary really enjoyed boating and spent a lot of time in Florida. He enjoyed water skiing at the Lake of the Ozarks and fishing in Lake Kaho.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Pea Sr. and Doris Jean nee Jackson Pea.

He is survived by a brother, Robert (Joyce) Pea of Maryville, IL; nieces and nephews: Robert (Suzanne) Pea of St. Charles, MO and children Bobby and Nick, Rebecca (Eric) Fister of Maryville, IL and children Abby, Brody and Izzy, Jeffrey (Tracie) Pea of Jefferson City, MO and children Grace, Ella and Preston; and a dear friend of many years, Dan Kelley of IA.

Memorial visitation will be 1pm to 3pm on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Barry Wilson Funeral Home, Maryville, IL.

Memorial service will be at 3pm following the visitation with Rev. Michael Walther officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Warren Billhartz Animal Shelter and will be received at the funeral home.