John Perry Book

John "Perry" Book, Sr., age 82 passed away June 2, 2013 at Vista Care Center in Boardman. Born September 5, 1930, he was the son of John Alva and Viola Catherine (Lear) Book. John was a lifelong resident of Jackson Twp. He was a graduate of Jackson Milton High School class 1950. John married Nancy M. Martin on November 28, 1968, and together they shared 9 wonderful children. John worked for J.C. McNicholas Trucking as a mechanic, retiring in 1982. He then worked for Jackson Twp as a road supervisor, retiring there in 1994. He was a past member of the Moose Lodge in Niles, the KOP Lodge in North Jackson and served as Fire Chief for Jackson Twp during 1970-80's. Survivors include his children; John Perry (Kim) Book, Jr., NC., Cheri (John) Book Anstead, North Jackson, Keith (Terri) Book, Greenford, Cindy (Marty Barringer) Book, Salem, Alva Book, Youngstown, Ronald McDougal, FL., Donald (Chris) McDougal, North Jackson, Debbie Marshall, Damascus, and Rob (John Sowers) McDougal of Columbus. Twenty grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, step mother; Mildred Greier Book, wife; Nancy, sister; Ola Ann DeZee, Marcia Cooper, brothers; Dick and Jerry Greier. Grandchildren; Tomlynn Marie and Johnnie Marie Book, and son in law, Melvin Marshall. Visitation will be held Thursday from 4-6 pm with a memorial service starting at 6:00pm at the Lane Family Funeral Home, Mineral Ridge Chapel. A private interment will take place at North Jackson Cemetery.