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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Jack A. Williams
Jack A.
Williams
Oct 12, 1937 — Mar 4, 2017
Jack A. Williams' Obituary
Jack Alexander Williams, 79, of Navarre, Florida, formerly of Monongahela, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, March 4, 2017 in his home. He was born October 12, 1937 in Charleroi, the son of John C. and Lois M. Gailey Williams.
Jack was a graduate of Monongahela High School as well as the Case Institute of Technology where he received his diploma as a Professional Engineer on the 17th of July, 1964.
After receiving his degree, Jack went on to work for various companies most notably NASA and the mission of putting the first man on the moon. After a short time on the project, Jack was promoted to supervise a team of test engineers working on the booster rocket phase. Outside of NASA, Jack worked for General Research Corporation, Nichols Research, and Booz Allen, to name a few, creating defensive and offensive weapon systems. At the time of his retirement, Jack's last project was the BLU-122 program creating missiles capable of penetrating extreme distances of solid rock, a useful weapon in the War on Terror.
His retirement years were spent visiting family, traveling to exotic locations around the world, and watching football games at home. He loved dancing, God, good music, playing pinochle, gardening, and was a Steelers fan. While growing up he played softball and basketball with the 11th Street gang and was playfully nicknamed Jackie by the family he grew up with.
Jack valued education, integrity, family, and self reliance. His favorite candy was Jujyfruits. The world has lost a great man and he will be missed by all.
He is survived by three sons, Kevin Williams of CO, Blake Williams of OH, and Kyle Williams of FL; two daughters, Michelle (Mickie) Cameron of CO, Kari Williams of FL; five sisters, Janis Ryschlinski of Wayne, MI, Linda Curcio and husband Robert of New Eagle, Lois Williams of McKeesport, Claire Shearer of West Newton, Rita Lenzi and husband Alfred of New Eagle; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters and a brother, Jeanne Williams, March 13, 1968, Laurie Timko, April 18, 2013, and Samuel Williams February 28, 2017.
Jack was a graduate of Monongahela High School as well as the Case Institute of Technology where he received his diploma as a Professional Engineer on the 17th of July, 1964.
After receiving his degree, Jack went on to work for various companies most notably NASA and the mission of putting the first man on the moon. After a short time on the project, Jack was promoted to supervise a team of test engineers working on the booster rocket phase. Outside of NASA, Jack worked for General Research Corporation, Nichols Research, and Booz Allen, to name a few, creating defensive and offensive weapon systems. At the time of his retirement, Jack's last project was the BLU-122 program creating missiles capable of penetrating extreme distances of solid rock, a useful weapon in the War on Terror.
His retirement years were spent visiting family, traveling to exotic locations around the world, and watching football games at home. He loved dancing, God, good music, playing pinochle, gardening, and was a Steelers fan. While growing up he played softball and basketball with the 11th Street gang and was playfully nicknamed Jackie by the family he grew up with.
Jack valued education, integrity, family, and self reliance. His favorite candy was Jujyfruits. The world has lost a great man and he will be missed by all.
He is survived by three sons, Kevin Williams of CO, Blake Williams of OH, and Kyle Williams of FL; two daughters, Michelle (Mickie) Cameron of CO, Kari Williams of FL; five sisters, Janis Ryschlinski of Wayne, MI, Linda Curcio and husband Robert of New Eagle, Lois Williams of McKeesport, Claire Shearer of West Newton, Rita Lenzi and husband Alfred of New Eagle; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters and a brother, Jeanne Williams, March 13, 1968, Laurie Timko, April 18, 2013, and Samuel Williams February 28, 2017.
Friends will be received on Sunday, March 12, 2017 from 2-6 PM in the Frye Funeral Home, Inc., 427 West Main Street, Monongahela, where services will be held on Monday, March 13, 2017 at 11:00 AM with the Rev. Mark Woomer officiating. Committal services and interment will follow in the Monongahela Cemetery.
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Funeral Services for Jack A. Williams
Visitation
March
12
Sunday
Frye Funeral Home
2:00 - 6:00 pm
Funeral Service
March
13
Monday
Frye Funeral Home Chapel
Starts at 11:00 am
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