Jack retired from Goodyear as a Supervisor and often joked that he was retired longer than he worked. He received many awards for his outstanding work and dedication.
He was active in his church, Mt. Zwingli, UCC where Jack helped prepare and serve many steak dinners, did gardening and delighted in singing in the choir, especially at Easter and Christmas. Jack was associated with the Cleveland Clinic Hospice community for more than 25 years, where he passed. While volunteering he took pride in his gardening skills, trimming trees and maintaining the grounds. He loved reading, meeting new people and camping with his family and friends. Jack traveled cross country and relished entertaining at his home, especially during the holidays.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Donna, son-in-law Kevin B. McWhorter and brother Russell Musser. Jack is survived by his children Jill (Joe) Brusko, JoEllen McWhorter, Denise (Scott) Graf, and Douglas (Betty) Musser; grandchildren Meredith (Warren) Capps, Matt (Cat) Brusko, Mallory (Perry) Tabak, Brent (Danielle) McWhorter, Chad McWhorter, Karlie (Anja) Graf, Kelsey Graf (Matt), and Taylor Graf; great-grandchildren Bodhi and Ari Tabak and Ellie McWhorter. Jack is also survived by three sisters Janet, Sharon, and Rita and sister-in-law Jane. We would also like to recognize and thank his dedicated friends Bob and Georgia Richie and his good neighbor Sheila.
Jack brought much joy to his family, whether they were camping, playing games or having pizza and popcorn on Sunday nights. He will be greatly missed.
In lieu of flowers his family requests donations made to the Hospice Care Center at 3358 Ridgewood Rd, Akron, OH 44333
There will be a Walk-Thru Visitation on Thursday, February 18th, 2021 from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at the Rose Hill Funeral Home 3653 W Market St Akron, OH 44333. COVID-19 protocols will be in place with social distancing and facial coverings required. There will be a private family Funeral Service on Friday, February 19th at 11:00 AM which may be viewed through the funeral home website www.rosehillbp.com where memories and condolences may also be shared.
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