Mr. Ben D. Jackson 82, of Auburndale passed away Thursday, September 7, 2017 in Auburndale. Mr. Jackson was a retired painter and member of Church at the Mall in Lakeland and was an Air Force Veteran. Survivors include 2 daughters, Wanda Nowell and Lydia Sergent, 2 sisters, Evie Painter and Doris Walker, 5 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.