Jack Blizzard

Jack W. Blizzard

Jack W. Blizzard, 82, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on June 14, 2006, the day after his 82nd birthday, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. He was a life long resident of Akron and owner of Blizzard Trophies for over 40 years. Jack enjoyed all sports, especially Cleveland teams. He was a veteran of WWII having proudly served in the U.S. Air Force in England. Jack later worked at Goodyear Aerospace before starting his own business. He was a member of Springfield Baptist Church. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Edward & Freida Blizzard; sister, Donna (Roy) Hamilton; and brother, Willard (Edna) Blizzard. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Betty (nee Frank) Blizzard; daughter, Sandra (James) Memmer; son, Robert E. Blizzard; grandchildren, Bradley and Ashley Memmer; many nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be Sunday from 5 - 8 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 N. Canton Rd. and Monday from 10 - 11 a.m. at Springfield Baptist Church, 1920 Krumroy Rd. where services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. with Pastors Larry Baldridge and Sam Rittenour officiating. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Springfield Baptist Church, 1920 Krumroy Rd., Akron OH 44312; Eastgate Christian Missionary Alliance, 350 Hilbish Ave., Akron OH 44312; or Hospice of Summa, 444 N. Main St., PO Box 2090, Akron OH 44398-6153. Online condolences may be sent to www.NewcomerFamily.com

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