John Paul White

John Paul White obituary, Akron, OH

John Paul White

John White Obituary

Visit the Adams Mason Funeral Home & Crematory - Akron website to view the full obituary.

In Loving Memory of Jack (John) Paul White

September 5, 1952 – January 9, 2025

 Jack (John) Paul White passed away peacefully on January 9, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and cherished memories.

 Jack retired in 2020 after a remarkable 44-year career with Automated Packaging Systems, He was admired for his work ethic and commitment to excellence.

 He was preceded in death by his father, Jim (James) White; mother, Bea (Elizabeth) White; brother, James R. White; half-brother, Wally (Walter) Niedrich; sister-in-law, Faye Niedrich; and father-in-law, Jervacio Quezada Díaz.

 Jack is survived by his loving wife, Vielka Quezada White; mother-in-law, Digna Valderrama de Quezada; and the Díaz Family of Panama. He also leaves behind his daughter, Jessica (Josh) Jones; sons, Jacob (Michelle) White, Matthew White, and Mitchell (Janna) White; his brothers, Bill (Sylvia) Niedrich and Mike (Debi) White; and his sister, Peggy (Bruce) Parker. He was a proud grandfather to Connor White, Cambria Jones, Peyton White, Stella White and Layne White. He will be deeply missed by many beloved nieces, nephews, and friends.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 1:00 PM at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 4092 Darrow Rd., Stow, OH 44224.

 Flowers may be sent to the Kingdom Hall between 10:30 AM and 1:00 PM on the day of the memorial service. For those unable to attend in person, the family invites you to join the service virtually via Zoom (listed below)

 Jack will be remembered for his unwavering devotion to his family and his faith in Jehovah God. He looked forward to the future promise of a resurrection hope, as mentioned in the Bible at John 5:28, 29: “Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out”.

Here is the link to post. We are using the West congregation link. 

 Jack White Meeting ID

Meeting ID: 943 8480 5626

Passcode: 012 021


Arrangments entrusted to Adams Mason Funeral Home (330) 535-9186


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Adams Mason Funeral Home & Crematory - Akron

791 E. Market Street, Akron, OH 44305

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