Jack Alfred Webb

Jack (John) Alfred Webb, 85, left this world peacefully in his sleep after a long battle with cancer on March 9, 2016. He was born, at home, on February 21, 1931 in Tonawanda, New York to the late Edwin Dyer Webb Jr. and Daisy Phillips Webb. He is survived by his sister Carolyn Webb Gentz and brother in-law Bruce Gentz of Grand Island, New York; nephew David Gentz with wife Mary Gentz with their children, Phillip and Katie Gentz of Grand Island, New York; his daughters Molly Kistler with grandsons Zachary and Nicholas Kistler of Friendswood, TX; Nora Webb of Pendleton, NY; and son, Edwin John Webb with wife Meghann Clark Webb and grand-daughter Josephine Violet Clark Webb in Seattle, Washington.

At 17 years of age, Jack Webb earned Eagle Scout and The Distinguished Rifleman medal from the National Rifle Association. At 19, he earned The God and Country Award. After graduated from North Tonawanda High School 1950, he began working as a tool and die apprentice at Spaulding Fiber Co. 1950-1970. John joined the United States Coast Guard Reserve. Jack was employed with Thiele- Coal and Feed, and Houdaille Hydraulics in Buffalo, NY; Grumman Houston Corp.; J.W. Lighting Inc., and Fyco Tool and Die, Inc. all in Houston, TX. He retired on Feb. 1, 1996. Jack resided in Friendswood.

Jack's hobbies were hunting, fishing, photography, shooting at the range, and radio controlled airplanes and boats. The Alvin RC was an everyday reward, to talk with friends, fly his planes and be away from doctors and hospitals.

Jack was a fighter. He endured 6 rounds of chemotherapy and 3 experimental treatments. He stayed positive throughout his battle, hoping the research that was being done with him could help others. He was a model to his children and grandchildren of high work ethic, honesty and being prepared. Jack, his sense of humor and love of flying will be missed greatly.

There will be a family service in North Tonawanda, NY in May.