Jackson Taylor Garton, 17, of Fort Wayne Indiana, a senior at Carroll High School, was welcomed into heaven and his savior's arms on November 11th, 2023, just one week shy of his 18th birthday. We are certain that both his maternal and paternal grandmothers, Mendy Stump and Keila Garton were there to welcome him with open arms.
Jack was born on November 18, 2005 to his loving parents Brad and Sara Garton, also both from Fort Wayne. From the moment of his birth, he was their absolute pride and joy, along with his two younger brothers, Drew and Will.
Jack was an avid and excited outdoorsman. Whether it was hunting, fishing, water sports, or camping, Jack always loved being outside enjoying Gods beautiful creation. Jack loved catching and keeping turtles, he loved being at Lake James tubing, paddle boarding or snorkeling, he loved going on hunting trips with his dad and friends up to Canada at Ken's cabin or Ewoks hunting camp. Jack loved his family vacations to Lands End and Islamorada where they would go deep sea fishing. Jack and his dad recently returned from his senior trip backpacking in the mountains of Idaho, which will now be such a treasured memory.
Jack wasn't always outside, as much as it might seem. Jack also enjoyed playing LEGOs or video games with his friends. Hours upon hours of laughing, eating junk food, staying up all night, playing "Hello, Neighbor" or any number of fun made up games.
Jack was amazingly hard working. His first job was at Subway, but he's also been employed by Baker Street, Mikes Carwash (where he was named employee of the year) and had recently started up his own pressure washing business as well. Jack saved all that money for college. His college plans were to head to the Ball State School of Architecture where he was already accepted and directly admitted. This is due in part to his outstanding grades, no doubt. Jack was looking forward to his architecture apprenticeship the spring semester of his senior year.
Jack was kind and humble. We know that Jack carried his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in his heart and loved others as Christ first loved us. Jack had the best genuine smile that would light up his amazing blue eyes. Jack was a perfectionist and did everything he could to the absolute best of his abilities. Jack was steady, and mature, but funny and so very witty. Jack was the kind of young man anyone would be blessed to call friend- And so many called Jack their friend. Jack loved his friends and family fiercely. The world is a much better place because Jackson Garton has been a part of it. And we will feel this great loss for the rest of our lives.
Jackson is survived by his parents, Brad and Sara, his younger brothers Drew and Will, his grandfather Daniel Stump, and great grandmother Janet Bouwkamp, his aunts and uncles, his cousins, his girlfriend and so very many friends.
The calling will be held on Sunday, November 19th, from 4pm-8pm at Pathway Community Church
1010 Carroll Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
United States
A service to celebrate Jackson's life will be held on Monday, November 20th, 11 am also at Pathway Community Church, with calling one hour before.
Burial at Huntertown cemetery.
For memorials made in Jacks name, the Garton family suggests contributions go to Erin's House for grieving children. You can mail it to:
Erin's House for Grieving Children
5670 YMCA Park Drive West
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
Or to their website: www.erinshouse.org