Art Jackson (Lake Worth, FL)After moving from BHS after his senior year, Art graduated from North Olmsted and then spent two years at Miami U. (Ohio). In 1963 he got married and also went to work for United Airlines on the ramp in Cleveland. During this time he also learned to fly, and in 1965 was hired as a Pilot for United.

His oldest daughter Jill was born in March of '66 and Julie was born in May of 70. Jill lives in Columbus and works for Abbott Labs as a project coordinator and has a son Jed who is 17. Julie and her husband Brian are both Architects and have their own firm. They live in San Francisco and have a son Jasper who is 9, and a daughter Shelby who is 5. Art’s marriage ended in 1973 and he was given full custody of the girls and was a single parent for many years until they grew up and went off on their own.

Art’s flying career with United started as a flight engineer on DC6's (4 engine prop), then co-pilot (F/O) on DC6, and Viscount(also 4 eng. prop), F/O B-727, F/O DC-10. He then became a Captain and flew the B-737, B-727, DC-10, B-767/757, B-747, and the B-747-400. He retired off the 747-400 in Oct 2002. Art started with United on Oct. 15, 1963 and parked the 747-400 for the last time on Oct 15, 2002, exactly 39 years later.

Through the years he lived in Cleveland (area), Detroit, Chicago, back to Cleveland (Medina/Chippewa Lake) and Ft. Lauderdale. He’s been in South Florida since 1987 and presently lives west of Palm Beach.

Through the years he’s been a boater and had a number of boats both sail and power. A couple of years ago Art sold his last boat and bought a 40 Ft. Motor home which takes them to more places and is a great way to travel.

In 2003 he married a beautiful Irish lady who likes the warm Florida weather and traveling the US in their motor home with their two dogs (Havenese).