Jackson H. "Jack" Williams, Sr.

Jackson H. "Jack" Williams, 85, of Niles, died early Saturday evening, January 25th, surrounded by his family, at his residence.

He was born November 23, 1939 in Philipsburg, PA, a son of Samuel and Bernice (Hoover) Williams.

Jack was a 1957 graduate of Purchaseline High School and worked as an ARO (assembler) for General Motors in Lordstown for 30 years, prior to retiring in 1994. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Army, enlisting when he was 19, serving for six years before receiving his honorable discharge in 1966.

Jack met his wife, the former Sandra L. Borsick, while living in Burnside, PA, when he was sixteen and she was thirteen, and their love affair began. They were married on January 23, 1960, Sandy's birthday, and shared 65 years of marriage and many happy memories together. She always said he was her birthday gift, with no returns.

Jack was a member of the First Baptist Church in McDonald. He was a natural athlete and enjoyed all sports, especially baseball and softball, which he played until he was 75, and was a member of a travel senior softball team that won five national championships. He also enjoyed bowling, golfing, skiing, racing dirt bikes, and playing horse shoes and corn hole. Jack and Sandy were also avid travelers, visiting California, Florida, Texas, Minnesota, Utah, Canada, and many other destinations.

Besides his wife, Jack is survived by a daughter, Natalie (Tom) Reapsummer, of Girard. He also leaves behind three brothers; David (Maureen) Williams, of New Jersey, Darrell (Cherie) Williams, of McDonald, and Clark (Jean) Williams, of Rossiter, PA; four grandchildren; Tom (Tabitha) Reapsummer, Adam (Sarah) Reapsummer, Dan Reapsummer, and Sandy (Jon) Noel; ten great-grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter, expected to be born in June.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a son, Jackson H. "Bub" Williams, Jr.

Funeral services will be held at noon Friday, January 31st, at the Lane Funeral Home Mineral Ridge Chapel, 1350 N. Canfield-Niles Rd., Mineral Ridge.

Friends may call from 10:00am to Noon Friday at the funeral home.

He will be laid to rest in the Kerr Cemetery, Weathersfield Twp.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Traditions Health Hospice and Palliative Care, 4531 Belmont Ave., #7, Youngstown, OH 44505, in Jack's memory.

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