Jack Jerry Vasko

Jack Jerry Vasko obituary

Jack Jerry Vasko

Jack Vasko Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Moments Funeral Home - Lucedale on Jan. 5, 2026.
Jack Jerry Vasko, age 85, passed away January 3, 2026. He proudly served in the United States Navy and often spoke of his time in the service. He found great joy in his work as a truck driver, especially in seeing the beauty the country had to offer. He was a true sports fanatic and spent many hours watching all types of sports. Alabama was his favorite team, and he took every game to heart. He was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was a devoted husband, loving father, pawpaw, brother and friend to all.

He is preceded in death by his parents Jerry and Eunice Mildred Dana Vasko; brothers, Joe Vasko and Bobby Vasko.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Betty Bradley Vasko; children, Debbie Lynn Rathbone and Joseph David (Lucy) Vasko; grandchildren, Albert Fear, III, Molly Rathbone, Christopher Vasko, Alexander Vasko, and Zachary Vasko; brother, Jimmy Vasko; sisters, Barbara (Sonnie) Kostelecky, Lillian (David) Dittman, Carolyn (Freddie) Kostelecky, Joann (Randy) Bridges, and Mildred Easterling; numerous other relatives and friends.

The Visitation will be Thursday, January 8, 2026 from 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM at Moments Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will begin at 12:00 PM in the funeral home chapel. Graveside will be held on Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Alabama Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spanish Fort, Alabama, with Military Honors.

Moments Funeral Home, locally owned and operated, is honored to be in charge of arrangements.

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January 9, 2026

April McGuire posted to the memorial.

January 6, 2026

Fred Kostelecky´s family sent flowers.

January 5, 2026

Kathy Barnes Bang posted to the memorial.

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April McGuire

January 9, 2026

Mr. Jack will be missed!! Our prayers are with you Mrs. Betty & your entire family.

With Deepest Sympathy,
Dennis Breedlove & Family

Patriotic Eternal Affection Arrangement

Fred Kostelecky´s family

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Kathy Barnes Bang

January 5, 2026

We loved Jack he was a happy person he will be sadly missed we love you all Betty .from Barnes And Bang, cousins

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January 9, 2026

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January 6, 2026

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Kathy Barnes Bang posted to the memorial.