Jack Speight

Lansing, MI

Born December 7, 1930, passed away December 5, 2010 two days prior to his 80th birthday. Jack graduated from Sexton high school in 1946 and is a veteran of the U.S. Army Signal Corps. Jack “Tiger” worked for the Board of Water & Light and retired in 1988 after 30 years as an operator and foreman. Jack was an avid bowler for over 40 years and this was something he shared with many of his friends and family. He enjoyed perfecting his golf game in his later years which was also a family event for him. He was preceded in death by his wife Ruthie in 2008, granddaughter Kelli Lynn, and brother Richard. Surviving are daughters Dawn Beals, Kathy (Keith) Summers-Harper, Karen Speight; son Douglas (Jane) Speight; 13 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; brother Barney (Stephanie) Speight; and numerous nephews and nieces. A visitation will be held at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 900 E. Michigan Avenue, Lansing, MI on Tuesday, December 7, 2010 from 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to the Capital Area Humane Society, 7095 W. Grand River Avenue, Lansing, Michigan 48906 in memory of Mr. Speight.

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