Jack R. Decker (66) of Newton

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Published on August 8 2022 5:23 am

Jack Ray Decker, 66, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 6:15 p.m. Saturday, August 6, 2022, at his home. 

Private family services will be held. In loving memory of Jack, memorials may be made to the Meyer Funeral Home, 307 West Jourdan Street Newton, Illinois 62448.  Arrangements are under the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton. Online condolences may be made by clicking here.

Jack was born June 28, 1956, in Hundred, West Virginia, the son of Auttie and Lila Nancy (Emmons) Decker.  He married Karen McCabe July 27, 2007, at Newton. Jack served his country in the United States Army.  He worked for several years as forklift and crane operator.

Jack is survived by his wife of 15 years, Karen Decker of Newton; children, Jessica (James) Jayne and David Seibert, both of Newton; seven grandchildren; brothers, Allen Middleton, Mark Decker, Bobby Decker and Bryant Decker and sisters, Erica Williams, Bonnie Decker, Lena Stout, Pat Decker and Mary Peach.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents, grandson, brother Brody and sister Tootie.