Arizona – Jack Yancick, 87, of Tucson, Arizona, formerly of Canton, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019 in Arizona.
He was born on February 7, 1931, to Mike and Pauline (Almasi) Yancick.
He married Patricia (Sheets) on May 7, 1960.
Surviving is his son Jack “Jay” (Michelle) Yancick, of Tucson Arizona, two grandchildren, Greg (Yasmeen) Lopeman, and Marcus Lopeman, one great grandson Anthony Lopeman and brother Frank Yancick.
Proceeding him in death are his parents, wife, and daughter, Glenda Yancick.
Jack was a veteran of the United States Army. He worked for Central Illinois Light Company (CILCO), eventually serving as the Business Representative for the International Brotherhood of Fireman and Oilers Local #8. Jack also instructed Labor Relations courses at Spoon River College. After retirement he served on the Fulton County Board before moving to Arizona. Jack was an avid wood carver, storyteller and poker player. He was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Canton.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home, where visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday. Entombment will be in White Chapel Memory Gardens Mausoleum in Canton.
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