James Jackson, 81, died on Tuesday, December 16, 2014, at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center in New Brunswick. Born in Philadelphia, PA, James was a longtime resident of Edison. Prior to his retirement, James was employed with Revlon as a store manager. Known for his big heart and passion for bowling he will be greatly missed by his friends and family. James was predeceased by his loving wife, Edith Isabel Jackson. He is survived his sons, Memory French and wife Debbie of Louisana, Glen Hutchinson and wife Donna of Blairstown, Ellsworth Hutchinson and wife Martha of North Brunswick; his daughters, Kathleen Reiner and husband Daniel of Monroe and Laura Papadakis and husband Andreas of Crete, Greece as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A Funeral Service will take place 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 18, at the Boylan Funeral Home, 10 Wooding Avenue in Edison. Family and friends may pay their respects at the Funeral Home on Thursday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.