Jack E. Wedlake

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Jack E. Wedlake, 95 of Huntington passed away at 2:06 pm on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor. Jack served his country in the United States Army. He retired from Westville Correctional Facility. He also worked at Clark Equipment for 15 years. He enjoyed talking to people, reading the newspaper, square dancing, playing pool and joking about good shots and bad shots and watching the Chicago Cubs. Jack attended Bible Baptist Church.

Jack was born on August 29, 1921 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Harvey and Lucy (Davies) Wedlake.

He was united in marriage to Sarah O’Lee Bartley on May 19, 1956 in Detroit. She preceded him in death on March 3, 2010.

Survivors include a son: Gary (Kathy) Wedlake of Huntington and a grandson: Ricky Wedlake of Huntington.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Harvey and Lucy Wedlake; a sister: Doris “Doe” Schibbye, a brother: Donald Wedlake and a daughter: Karen Sue Wedlake.

Visitation will be held on Monday, January 16, 2017 from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm at the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel, 2901 Guilford Street, Huntington, Indiana.

Funeral service will be held on Monday, January 16, 2017 at 4:00 pm following visitation at the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel with Pastor Steve Durrwachter officiating.

Interment will be at the Thomas Cemetery in Newport, Indiana.

Memorial donations can be made out to Bible Baptist Church Youth Missions in care of Myers Funeral Home, 2901 Guilford Street, Huntington, IN 46750.

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