Russell E. Jackson, 32, of North Olmsted passed away unexpectedly Monday ,August 28, 2017. He was born April 11 , 1985 in Elyria .Russell enjoyed fishing, hunting, drawing, was an excellent carpenter and drywall also very good at woodworking. He had a great personality , loved by everyone who knew him. Survivors include the light of his life his son Elijah Jackson of North Olmsted; parents Archie Jackson (Sue Chiara, fiancée) and Teri Zarnesky (Nee Smith); sister Rachel Jackson of Cleveland; paternal grandparents Archie and Wanda Jackson. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Evan and Ida Smith; aunts Darlene Smith and Debbie Tipton. Family will receive friends 4-7 PM Friday September 1, 2017 at the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at St. Rt. 57), Elyria 440-322-4626, where funeral services will be held at 7PM. Burial Private. Online condolences may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com