George Patrick Jackson, 78, Englewood, died Aug. 3, 2004. He was born Jan. 10, 1926, in Wilton, Maine, and came to Englewood 18 years ago from New Carrollton, Md. He served in the Navy during World War II and was an automotive mechanic most of his working career. He was a member of the Mount Herman Masonic Lodge in Hyattsville, Md., and the Sahib Shrine in Sarasota. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Jane E.; sisters Madeline Shepherd of Jonesville, Mich., and Annie Doucette of Enville, Tenn.; and a brother, Gerald of Stoughton, Mass. Englewood Community Funeral Home & Cremation Service is in charge. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Southwest Florida, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238.