George Henry Fox (Jack) Estright, or as most people called him "Jack", passed away peacefully at Centre Crest after battling cancer for over 4 years.
He was a good-hearted person, and very outgoing and very active. Jack, 78, of Milesburg, PA passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2010 at Centre Crest. He was born June 18, 1931 in Wingate, PA.
Jack attended school in Enola, then later graduated from East Pennsboro High School through a GED Program. In January 1951 he joined the US Marine Corps and served his country for three years, as a proud Marine. He was also an active and proud member of the American Legion in Enola, PA. He was a member of the retired Electrician Union in the Harrisburg area. He worked at Three Mile Island and Peach Bottom as well as many other major projects. Jack also loved hunting, fishing, playing cards, and the Penn National Track. George will be sadly missed by family members and friends, including his long time and loving friend Dixie Lucas of Coleville.
He was the son of the late Kenneth C. & Thelma Grubb Estright. After the passing of his mother he was raised by his step-mother, Mary Furl Estright.
He is survived by two sons, George Estright of Harrisburg and Christopher Estright of Highspire.He is also survived by two sisters, Shirley Ann Blackburn of Celina, Texas and Kathy King of Enola, PA; three brothers, Donald Estright, James Estright, and Danny Estright all from Enola, PA; three grandchildren, Kristen, Leah and Anthony.
In addition to his parents and step-mother he was preceded in death by his first wife, Dawn Drawbaugh Estright, his second wife, Joanne Estright, a daughter, Wanda Lee and a son Tommy Estright.
Also preceded him in death were three sisters, Pauline Beissel, Joanne Chubb, and Olive Kerchner and two brothers, Gerald Estright and Mike Estright. Memorial Services will be held at Dean K. Wetzler Funeral Home, Milesburg, PA. on Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 11:00 am where Military Honors will be accorded with Pastor Ellen Scamahorn officiating.
Friends will be received Saturday, July 17, from 10:00 to 11:00 am at the funeral home.
Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are under the direction of Dean K. Wetzler Funeral Home, Milesburg, PA.
The Patriot-News Co.
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I Warren Eastright, made some adjustments to this obit.
Dawn Drawbaugh Estright is still on 12-2-2012.
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George was a corporal in the marines and served in the Korean War. Reference http://gravelocator.cem.va.gov
He was a good-hearted person, and very outgoing and very active. Jack, 78, of Milesburg, PA passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2010 at Centre Crest. He was born June 18, 1931 in Wingate, PA.
Jack attended school in Enola, then later graduated from East Pennsboro High School through a GED Program. In January 1951 he joined the US Marine Corps and served his country for three years, as a proud Marine. He was also an active and proud member of the American Legion in Enola, PA. He was a member of the retired Electrician Union in the Harrisburg area. He worked at Three Mile Island and Peach Bottom as well as many other major projects. Jack also loved hunting, fishing, playing cards, and the Penn National Track. George will be sadly missed by family members and friends, including his long time and loving friend Dixie Lucas of Coleville.
He was the son of the late Kenneth C. & Thelma Grubb Estright. After the passing of his mother he was raised by his step-mother, Mary Furl Estright.
He is survived by two sons, George Estright of Harrisburg and Christopher Estright of Highspire.He is also survived by two sisters, Shirley Ann Blackburn of Celina, Texas and Kathy King of Enola, PA; three brothers, Donald Estright, James Estright, and Danny Estright all from Enola, PA; three grandchildren, Kristen, Leah and Anthony.
In addition to his parents and step-mother he was preceded in death by his first wife, Dawn Drawbaugh Estright, his second wife, Joanne Estright, a daughter, Wanda Lee and a son Tommy Estright.
Also preceded him in death were three sisters, Pauline Beissel, Joanne Chubb, and Olive Kerchner and two brothers, Gerald Estright and Mike Estright. Memorial Services will be held at Dean K. Wetzler Funeral Home, Milesburg, PA. on Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 11:00 am where Military Honors will be accorded with Pastor Ellen Scamahorn officiating.
Friends will be received Saturday, July 17, from 10:00 to 11:00 am at the funeral home.
Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are under the direction of Dean K. Wetzler Funeral Home, Milesburg, PA.
The Patriot-News Co.
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I Warren Eastright, made some adjustments to this obit.
Dawn Drawbaugh Estright is still on 12-2-2012.
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George was a corporal in the marines and served in the Korean War. Reference http://gravelocator.cem.va.gov
George Henry Fox (Jack) Estright, or as most people called him "Jack", passed away peacefully at Centre Crest after battling cancer for over 4 years.
He was a good-hearted person, and very outgoing and very active. Jack, 78, of Milesburg, PA passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2010 at Centre Crest. He was born June 18, 1931 in Wingate, PA.
Jack attended school in Enola, then later graduated from East Pennsboro High School through a GED Program. In January 1951 he joined the US Marine Corps and served his country for three years, as a proud Marine. He was also an active and proud member of the American Legion in Enola, PA. He was a member of the retired Electrician Union in the Harrisburg area. He worked at Three Mile Island and Peach Bottom as well as many other major projects. Jack also loved hunting, fishing, playing cards, and the Penn National Track. George will be sadly missed by family members and friends, including his long time and loving friend Dixie Lucas of Coleville.
He was the son of the late Kenneth C. & Thelma Grubb Estright. After the passing of his mother he was raised by his step-mother, Mary Furl Estright.
He is survived by two sons, George Estright of Harrisburg and Christopher Estright of Highspire.He is also survived by two sisters, Shirley Ann Blackburn of Celina, Texas and Kathy King of Enola, PA; three brothers, Donald Estright, James Estright, and Danny Estright all from Enola, PA; three grandchildren, Kristen, Leah and Anthony.
In addition to his parents and step-mother he was preceded in death by his first wife, Dawn Drawbaugh Estright, his second wife, Joanne Estright, a daughter, Wanda Lee and a son Tommy Estright.
Also preceded him in death were three sisters, Pauline Beissel, Joanne Chubb, and Olive Kerchner and two brothers, Gerald Estright and Mike Estright. Memorial Services will be held at Dean K. Wetzler Funeral Home, Milesburg, PA. on Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 11:00 am where Military Honors will be accorded with Pastor Ellen Scamahorn officiating.
Friends will be received Saturday, July 17, from 10:00 to 11:00 am at the funeral home.
Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are under the direction of Dean K. Wetzler Funeral Home, Milesburg, PA.
The Patriot-News Co.
**************************************************************************************
I Warren Eastright, made some adjustments to this obit.
Dawn Drawbaugh Estright is still on 12-2-2012.
**************************************************************************************
George was a corporal in the marines and served in the Korean War. Reference http://gravelocator.cem.va.gov
He was a good-hearted person, and very outgoing and very active. Jack, 78, of Milesburg, PA passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2010 at Centre Crest. He was born June 18, 1931 in Wingate, PA.
Jack attended school in Enola, then later graduated from East Pennsboro High School through a GED Program. In January 1951 he joined the US Marine Corps and served his country for three years, as a proud Marine. He was also an active and proud member of the American Legion in Enola, PA. He was a member of the retired Electrician Union in the Harrisburg area. He worked at Three Mile Island and Peach Bottom as well as many other major projects. Jack also loved hunting, fishing, playing cards, and the Penn National Track. George will be sadly missed by family members and friends, including his long time and loving friend Dixie Lucas of Coleville.
He was the son of the late Kenneth C. & Thelma Grubb Estright. After the passing of his mother he was raised by his step-mother, Mary Furl Estright.
He is survived by two sons, George Estright of Harrisburg and Christopher Estright of Highspire.He is also survived by two sisters, Shirley Ann Blackburn of Celina, Texas and Kathy King of Enola, PA; three brothers, Donald Estright, James Estright, and Danny Estright all from Enola, PA; three grandchildren, Kristen, Leah and Anthony.
In addition to his parents and step-mother he was preceded in death by his first wife, Dawn Drawbaugh Estright, his second wife, Joanne Estright, a daughter, Wanda Lee and a son Tommy Estright.
Also preceded him in death were three sisters, Pauline Beissel, Joanne Chubb, and Olive Kerchner and two brothers, Gerald Estright and Mike Estright. Memorial Services will be held at Dean K. Wetzler Funeral Home, Milesburg, PA. on Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 11:00 am where Military Honors will be accorded with Pastor Ellen Scamahorn officiating.
Friends will be received Saturday, July 17, from 10:00 to 11:00 am at the funeral home.
Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are under the direction of Dean K. Wetzler Funeral Home, Milesburg, PA.
The Patriot-News Co.
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I Warren Eastright, made some adjustments to this obit.
Dawn Drawbaugh Estright is still on 12-2-2012.
**************************************************************************************
George was a corporal in the marines and served in the Korean War. Reference http://gravelocator.cem.va.gov
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