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Antorietto Family
March 21, 2026 | Athens, OH | Friend
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Jack Gaston
Feb 21, 1942 - Mar 18, 2026
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I hadn't seen Jack for a while. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Tad Cuckler
March 21, 2026 | Athens, OH
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May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time,
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,
May your memories of Jack Gaston, give you peace, comfort and strength
Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom.
You will not be forgotten...
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Cheryl J Skinner Tri-State Military Veterans Museum
March 21, 2026 | BELMONT, OH
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Jack was an original. Always enjoyed my encounters with him. My sympathies to Kelsey and the other members of his family
David Stroh
March 20, 2026 | Athens, OH
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Jack’s sister, Jill, was one of my best friends in high school. Jack and Joe were always nearby. Joe do you remember the cow you named Lee Ann? To the family, I am so sorry for your loss. Lots of good memories!
Lee Ann (Rose) Parsons
March 20, 2026 | Powell, OH | Friend
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Sending condolences to Jack and Julie and Kelsey. Jack and Julie went to school with my Kristen and Amy at Federal Hocking for a few years and we met Kelsey at several family reunions as Jack was Roger’s first cousin.
Jo Davis Risch
March 20, 2026 | Vandalia, OH | Family
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Jack was a good neighbor and always ready to help out. He was good to check on my dad.
diana shore
March 20, 2026 | BellCanyonCA, CA | Neighbor
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Obituary
Jack's Obituary
Jack Willard Gaston, 84, of Athens passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, Wednesday morning, March 18, 2026 at Ravenswood Care Center, Ravenswood, WV. Born February 21, 1942 in Athens, he was the son of the late Tidal Wave “Jake” Gaston and Florence Walton Gaston.
A graduate of Athens High School and Ohio University, he owned and operated Gaston Logging for over 45 years. He was a collector of antique farm machinery and had participated in many state and national farm machinery exhibitions and shows. He was a member of the International Harvester Collector Club, Ohio Chapter 6, and the Buckeye Vintage Haulers. He was a former member of the Athens County Antique Machinery Club and participated in their shows at the Athens County Fairgrounds. He enjoyed gardening, farming and building. He was a member of the Ohio Army National Guard.
Jack is survived by a son, Jack Willard Gaston, II, from Athens; two daughters, Julie (James) Love of Streetsboro and Kelsey G. (Alexis) Barxias of Athens; two grandchildren Cate Love and Anne Love ; and a brother, Joe I. (Rhonda) Gaston of Ashville, Alabama.
Besides his parents he is preceded in death by a sister, Jill Krisch.
Friends and family are invited to gather on Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 2-4 p.m. at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens. A memorial service will be conducted at the funeral home at 4:00 p.m. with Rev. James Lambert officiating. Please share a memory, a note of condolence or sign the online register at www.jagersfuneralhome.com.
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