Shamokin - John E. "Jack" Jones, 86, of 4053 Upper Road, Shamokin, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. He was reunited with his beloved wife of 64 years, Cora Ellen.

Jack has resided at Vintage Knolls, Danville, for the past year.

He was born Feb. 24, 1933, in Shamokin, a son of the late Alvin H. and Emma (Shallick) Jones. On Sept. 12, 1953, in Phillipsburg, N.J., he married the love of his life, the former Cora Ellen Crowle, who preceded him in death on June 10, 2018.

Jack was a graduate of Coal Township High School, Shamokin. Upon graduation, he entered the Air Force and served four years, attaining rank of Sergeant. He traveled to Germany, London, England, Texas, and Idaho.

Upon completion of the Air Force, Jack attended electronic school while working at Reeds Dairy, before becoming a self-employed TV repair man, doing work for Jones Hardware. After retiring from TV work, he then drove a van for cancer patients at the Cancer Center in Selinsgrove.

He was a member of Sunbury Bible Church, Northumberland.

Jack's favorite things in life were his strong faith in the Lord, reading his Bible, sports, and spending time with family. He was an avid fan of the Shamokin Indians and Duke basketball teams, Penn State football, and Coach Joe Paterno, whom he met. He enjoyed attending his sons' basketball games and band activities. He also had a strong passion for listening to music and played the drums in high school.

Jack was the youngest of seven siblings and is survived by one sister, Florence "Toot" Heitzman of Sunbury; one stepsister, Erma Lorenz, of rural Shamokin; three sons and daughter-in-laws, John R. and Donna of Danville, Kevin R. and Joni of Danville, and Todd E. and Beth of Paxinos; six granddaughters, Kelly, Amanda, Joanna, Stephanie, Julie, and Kendra; and six great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents and wife, Jack was preceded in death by his stepmother, Mildred; two brothers, Alvin and Edward; and three sisters, Faye, Shirley, and Betty.

A viewing will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, at Sunbury Bible Church, 135 Spruce Hollow Road, Northumberland, followed by the funeral at 11, with the Rev. Mike Miller and the Rev. Ferd Madara officiting.

Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Trevorton following the service with military honors.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to Sunbury Bible Church, 135 Spruce Hollow Road, Northumberland, to be forwarded to Gideons International, at the family's request.

Arrangements are by the Farrow-C.J. Lucas Funeral and Cremation Service, 240 W Chestnut St., Shamokin.

To send condolences to the family, please visit www.farrowfh.com.