June 28, 2025

Dell, I do not know you, but I did stumble upon  your memorial card today. I was walking through a parking lot in the pouring rain, the lot was flooded and your card drifted right infront of my foot steps. I picked it up and dried it in my car , did some research and reached out to a few people who may know you. Im sure someone’s in a panic looking for there copy of your card.
I have it and will hold onto it in hopes someone reaches out! I can see you were very well loved and respected, rest In love dell.
-A Stranger

June 22, 2025

The Jackson Family,
Both Chris and I knew Dell from our time teaching at Penn Manor together. He was a joy to be around.. Dell was always both a true professional and equally fun. 
I got to know him much better once he contacted me about beekeeping. His enthusiasm about keeping bees was infectious. I will truly miss those times we spent together. 
Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss.
Chris and Bruce Pierce

June 14, 2025

My deepest sympathy to you and your family.  I have been around Dell from a young age, however I didn’t know of his many accomplishments.  He will be missed at the “ferry”!  (I am his Uncle Dick’s sister in-law.). Linda Atkins

June 12, 2025

I have many fond memories working with Dell during my years at Penn Manor. He was an outstanding educator and colleague.  I’m so sorry, Terri and family. Amy Spina
Amy Spina

June 10, 2025

Dear Jackson Family,
I am so sorry for your loss.  We are thinking about your family during this difficult time in your lives. Dell  served public education well as a long time educator and school board director. 

June 10, 2025

Coach Jackson was an amazing, and I will miss him. Gone way to soon. He lives on  through the very very many acts of kindness and generosity he worked through out his life. An amazing person with an amazing legacy. 
Tyler harrington

June 09, 2025

Dell was a great educator and team player. A friendly, helpful and encouraging PM middle School teacher who I had the privilege of working with. Dell will be greatly missed. Please accept my condolences.
Bill Ziegler 

June 09, 2025

I’ll forever consider it a gift in first sharing a classroom with Mr. Jackson as my math teacher, to later me becoming a sports journalist and sharing gymnasiums alongside Dell as we covered hoops, developing a friendship over a shared passion: L-L League boys basketball. The passion he brought in teaching math was similar to that he brought to the sport of basketball. Even better was Dell’s personality in being so unassuming and without barriers, and his spirt often uplifting, that you always felt comfortable and welcomed, whether it be talking about basketball or life beyond the court. THANK YOU for everything, Dell. You’ll be missed. – John Walk

June 08, 2025

My deepest sympathy to the friends of Dell and the entire Jackson family. There are few who loved life and educating as much as Dell – always ready to add a smile and a genuine caring comment to whomever he was with. May peace and comfort enfold you at this time and may many memories sustain you in the path ahead.
Debi Dandridge

June 07, 2025

I am so sad to hear of Dell’s passing. He was a colleague early in my career. Always a smile on his face and a story to make us laugh. A genuine, kind, caring man that left his positive energy anywhere he went. Gone too soon. We will always remember him. Much love to his family! ❤️
Colleen (Cameron) Pavlovec

June 07, 2025

My condolence to the Jackson family… Dell was a true gentleman both on and off the court.
Ron Flick

June 07, 2025

Dell was a great friend,who always was concerned about doing things the right way.He had a great sense of humor,a great work ethic, and was always fun and interesting to be around.He was so kind to our kids and grandkids, who especially enjoyed spending time with Dell and Terry at his cabin and their home. He was a true Renaissance man, with many talents. We miss him dearly.He was truly one of the good guys.
Mike and Sue Wildasin

June 06, 2025

My sincere condolences to the family of Mr Dell Jackson.  I always held a high regard for his love and passion for student athletes at PM.  May the good Lord give you strength and comfort during this sad time.  
Darren Parmer

June 06, 2025

Coach Jackson was a great friend while I worked at Penn Manor(1980-1990). I also enjoyed coaching middle school basketball and varsity assistant under Dell’s guidance and supervision.Coach Jackson’s favorite slogan was, ” the best offense is the best defense”.
Most recently we were thankfully reunited in occasional gatherings with the Wildasin’s . Great, fun filled times of reminiscing the past and sharing updates with our children. I will miss Coach’s dry humor and genuine candor on education and basketball. 🙏🙏

June 06, 2025

To my friend, thanks for always being there. I’ll miss our Penn State game reviews, our floats down the river and our hunts up North (because I know how you loved the cold & snow). Rest easy Dell! 

June 06, 2025

So sorry to hear of Dell’s passing. I worked as the time and scorekeeper at Donegal when Dell coached and followed LLhoops for long after. Sending prayers to you all for peace and comfort in this sad time. 

June 05, 2025

Dell’s legacy in the Lancaster- Lebanon basketball community in ensured. His passion for the game came through in his coaching and his creation of LL Hoops. Most importantly however is the relationships he had with his students, his players, opposing coaches, officials and all those who entered his orbit.
Bob Borden

June 05, 2025

So sorry for your loss, Dell was a good Coach , enjoyed working with Dell throughout the years
Prsyers for the familly
Sherlyn ( PMCafe

June 05, 2025

I am so sorry for your loss. Dell was such a great person, mentor and coach. He was such a people person and was always willing to help others however he could. I wouldn’t be the teacher, coach or man I am today without him. He made an impact everywhere he went. He will truly be missed! 
Jared Shearer

June 04, 2025

A wonderful colleague and friend. I still have the calla lily you gave me at my last student council dance 14 years ago. Penn Manor was lucky to have you on board. Rest in peace, my friend.
Cheryl Youtz

June 04, 2025

I learned so much from Dell, I’m so grateful he shared his wisdom.  He leaves behind a great legacy of the love of learning and the importance of community.  
Connie Jackson

June 04, 2025

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Dell Jackson.  I spent many Friday nights with Dell in the Penn Manor football press box when he was the manager.  We also appreciated his dedication to LL Hoops.  He will be greatly missed.
Dave Kmiecik

June 04, 2025

Dell loved people. He loved basketball. He is an important figure in the history of our area and Lancaster-Lebanon League basketball. RIP.
Doug Kraft

June 04, 2025

My teammate and buddy for decades! I always appreciated his spontaneity, strategic , sense of humor and great problem solving skills. We shared a love of ” Miracle” and always celebrated the ” underdog” win! 
Sandy

June 04, 2025

Heart felt condolences to the Jackson family. I did not know Dell very well. I met him when he became the basketball coach at Donegal. He invited past players to come in and play at the open gyms with the current players and I was grateful for that opportunity. His work (along with his team of like minded basketball lovers) with the creation of LL Hoops, was exceptional and quickly had a large following. Dell’s legacy as a basketball aficionado is set in stone forever. Thank you Dell and to the Jackson family. 
Matthew Floyd

June 04, 2025

Was always great to see Dell, he always had a way to brighten the gym! Thanks for all you did for the local basketball community!
Joe Klazas

June 04, 2025

What a wonderful man.  Always had a smile on his face.  We will miss you.
Kimberly Moon

June 04, 2025

Dell was a great basketball coach, a basketball lifer,a true friend and a loyal fishing buddy. Bob Schlosser

June 03, 2025

Dell made things much more fun! The local basketball scene will really miss Dell and his infectious energy.
Jeff Hartenstine

June 03, 2025

A GREAT man, gone too soon…LOVE you, Dell! ❤️
Dana James Edwards