Jack Herron

Jack Dale Herron, 81, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, at his home.

He was born Aug. 23, 1937, in Wasson, Illinois, to Alba and Evangelan Bergadine Herron. He was the last of 12 children.

Jack attended grade school in a one-room schoolhouse in Wasson. He then attended and graduated from Eldorado High School in Eldorado, Illinois.

He married Janet Draper after high school, and they celebrated their 60th anniversary in 2017.

They have a son, Mark (Tracie) Herron, and a daughter, Kimberlee Howard. He has been blessed with five grandchildren, Britnee (Cortney) Howard and Mason, Mathew, Mary Kate and Megan Tinkerman; and two great-grandchildren, Kali Lemon and Kamron Coleman. He is also survived by a sister, Virginia Feazle, and two brothers, Roy and Arthur Herron.

Jack worked most of his life, starting out as a paper boy, and working during high school at Glascock Gas Station. He left Illinois for CR work for his brothers, Roy and Tom, delivering brake supplies. Jack and Janet owned and operated Nuway Cleaners in Germi, Illinois, for seven years. Jack worked for Kraft Food for 14 years and moved to Cape Girardeau in 1979, taking a job with Roundy's Foods, where he retired after 20 years.

Jack and Janet then traveled in a recreational vechile for 10 years to Florida, Texas and Arizona, where they made many good friends. His hobbies include running, biking, golf and hiking.

Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home.

Memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Donny Ford officiating.

In lieu of flowers, Jack requested donations be given to Saint Francis Hospice, 211 Saint Francis Drive, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701.

The family would like to give a special thanks to hospice for the wonderful care given to Jack during his illness. He had a special place in his heart for his nurse, Sonya, who always made him comfortable during his illness.

Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.