Anthony "AJ" Vincent Jackson

October 8, 2019

Anthony "AJ" Vincent Jackson age 60. The Lord reached down and said it’s time to come home, October 8, 2019. AJ was a lifelong resident of Pedricktown, NJ. He graduated from Penns Grove High in 1977 and from Salem Voc. Tech. 1979. Anthony joined the National Guard right out of school. He was in the guard for 6 yrs and ranked Spec. 4. Anthony joined Logan Vol. Fire Company as a junior Fireman and served for 42 years. He was currently serving as Assistant Chief. His passion was trucking and the fire company. He drove trucks for over 40 years and for the last 20 years as owner-operator. AJ trained and took title 1 with “NA CSW” His dog, “Jacksons Rollin Thunder”. He also attended Faith Bible Church of Thorofare, NJ. He loved the Lord! He also loved camping especially with friends!! Anthony is survived by his wife, Arlene(nee Matlack) of 31 years; father John E. Jackson; sons Vincent {Amber} and Andrew {Victoria} Jackson, grandchildren Ashton and Delaney; stepchildren, Alan Goldberg and Jill O’Malley {Kevin}; 2 grandchildren; brothers, John {Christine} and Robert {Susan} Jackson; sister-in-law Arletta Hartog {Ken}; nieces Heather Hadlock {Dino} Jennifer {Rich} D’Alessandro, Beth {Gene} Jackson and Katie {Jon} Jackson; and nephews John Jackson Jr., Jeffrey Hadlock {Melissa}, and Chris Hadlock {Brandi}. Anthony was predeceased by his mother Conchetta {Connie} Defeo Jackson and stepson Dale Goldberg. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 19, 2019, at the Logan Volunteer Fire Company of Pedricktown, NJ, 39 S. Railroad Avenue, Pedricktown, NJ where friends may call between 10:00- 11:00 am. Contributions in Anthony’s memory may be made to Faith Bible Church P.O. Box 163 Thorofare, NJ 08086 or The Logan Vol. Fire Co. of Pedricktown, 39 S. Railroad Ave. Pedricktown, NJ 08067 Arrangements are being made by Ashcraft Funeral Home. www.ashcraftfuneralhomes.com