John “Jack” Melvin Staples, born October 21, 1926 in San Antonio, Texas, passed away on August 19, 2019 at the age of 92. He is preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Alene Staples and his sister, Mary Alene Kolb. Jack is survived by his wife of 69 years, Winnie Ruth; children, Sandra Lynn Staples (Andrew “Andy” Pool), Paul Melvin Staples (Laurie Schmidt), Nancy Ann Staples; grandchildren, Brian Michael McDaniel (Allison), John Paul McDaniel (Erin), Parker Madeline Staples, Caleb Wright Staples. Visitation will be held at Sunset Funeral Home on Friday, August 23, 2019 from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. Funeral services will be at St. Paul Lutheran Church on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 10:30 am. Interment will take place at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at 10:30 am. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church on S. Presa, San Antonio, TX.