Jack E. Earl was a ceramic artist
Jack E. Earl, age 88, of Lakeview, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at 8:24 AM at Vancrest of St. Marys.
He was born on August 2, 1934, in Uniopolis, Ohio to the late Kermit and Hazel (Steele) Earl. On August 5, 1955, Jack married Fairlie Hanson and she preceded him in death on June 5, 2022.
Jack is survived by his three children: Steven (Linda) Earl, Sr. of St. Marys, Kathleen (Robert) Shaw of Ada, and Dianne (Ed) Ducker of Lima; nine grandchildren: Steven Roy (Jessica) Earl, Jr., Forest (MacKenzie) Earl, Rob (Brittany) Shaw, III, Sarah (Quinton) Schmidt, Adam Shaw, Danny (Tara) Kellermeyer, Wess (Brandy) Kellermeyer, Trey Ducker and Andrew Ducker; sixteen great grandchildren; and two sisters-in-law: Karen Kestle and Imogene Earl.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Earl and a sister, Marilyn Dubenion.
Jack was a ceramic artist. He has pieces of art displayed across the world, including in the Smithsonian Museum. Jack was the first artist in residence at Kohler Company. He was an Associate Professor of art at VCU (Virginia Commonwealth University). A former instructor of art at the University of Toledo. Jack authored a book of poems and stories, “Just For The Fun Of It.” He was a member of Mt. Olivet Church of God in Christ, Lima.
Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Alger. Burial will be in Walnut Hill Cemetery, New Hampshire.
Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Alger and one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Wednesday.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mount Olivet Church of God in Christ, Lima.
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