Orville Lee Jackson

Orville Lee Jackson (Jack), 83; of San Jose, California passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022 at VA Palo Alto Hospice and Palliative Care Unit. He was born on December 4, 1938 in Rest, Kansas, the son of the late Allie Ann Roseberry and Carlton Joseph Jackson.

Jack served his country with the U.S. Army (ASA) from 1959-1971. He completed two tours of duty in Vietnam (VN): 31 Jan 1967 – 3 Nov 1968 and 31 Oct 1970 – 27 Oct 1971. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct 4th Award, Meritorious Unit Citation 2nd Award, VN Service Medal w/7 stars, VN Campaign Medal w/60 Device, VN Cross of Gallantry w/Palm, and two Bronze Stars.

After leaving the Army he sold real estate and farm equipment in Grants Pass, Oregon, eventually going on to computer troubleshooting and field service engineering in the Bay Area. Caught in the tidal wave of Silicon Valley’s dot-com lay-offs (1980s), he started selling U.S. Military collectibles and field equipment/clothing at Berryessa Flea Market. Over the next 20 years, he developed a large website and enjoyed supporting local militaria shows.

Jack enjoyed a cold beer, hunting, fishing, and muscle cars. He will be greatly missed and remembered as a talented researcher of militaria and a people- person who could talk on any subject. Jack is survived by his partner of 41 years and biggest fan, Sandra “Sandy” Schoenthal.

Local arrangements were made by Ross Funeral Home of Akron, LLC. Services will be private at a later date with a Private Burial in Mount, Olive Cemetery, Akron, NY. Donations may be made in Jack’s name to VA Hospice or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.