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JOHN CRISWELL Obituary
God called John P. (Jack) Criswell home on Tuesday,
December 18, 2018, at the age of 79. Jack was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Massillon, Ohio. He retired from Ohio Edison/First Energy after 39 years of service.
He was greatly loved and will be dearly missed by his wife of 38 years, Diane Criswell; his daughter, Jill (Criswell) Buchanan and her husband, Bob; along with their sons and daughter and their families; his son, Michael Criswell and his wife, Katrina along with their son and daughter and their families; his sister, Joan (Criswell) Gerber and her husband, Bill, along with three nephews, a niece, and their families.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, December 20, 2018 (TONIGHT) from 6-8 p.m. and on Friday, December 21, 2018 from 10-11 a.m. at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 3955 Wales Avenue N.W., Massillon, Ohio 44646. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, December 21, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Cornerstone Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Jack's name to Thru the Bible. Go to: www.give.ttb.org
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Desiree McAllister
December 20, 2018
Sorry to hear of Jacks passing. He was a wonderful man and neighbor growing up. Sending thoughts and prayers.
Peggy Bishman
December 19, 2018
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Jack. May you find peace in knowing he is with the Lord now and out of his pain. Praying you will find comfort in your church family. Love in Christ to you and your family, Peggy and Mark
December 19, 2018
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Shirley Hodgson Gates
December 19, 2018
So sorry for your loss. I will miss seeing Jack at Sarah Care when we take our dogs there. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathy & Michael Elrick
December 19, 2018
Diane, We are sorry to hear about the loss of your husband and our dear friend and neighbor. Jack has left us with so many wonderful memories, we will cherish them forever, he surely will be missed, Please extend our sympathy to your entire family and let them know how much we share their pain at this sad time.
We Love you ♥
Kathy & Michael Elrick
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