Jack Ray Decker, age 66

June 28, 1956 – August 6, 2022

Jack Ray Decker, age 66, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 6:15 PM – Saturday, August 6, 2022, at his home.

Private family services will be held.  In loving memory of Jack, memorials may be made to the Meyer Funeral Home, 307 West Jourdan Street Newton, Illinois 62448.  Arrangements are under the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois.  The obituary can be viewed and condolences left at www.meyerfh.com .

Jack was born on June 28, 1956, in Hundred, West Virginia, the son of Auttie and Lila Nancy (Emmons) Decker.  He married Karen McCabe on July 27, 2007, at Newton, Illinois.

Jack served his country in the United States Army.  He worked for several years as forklift and crane operator.

Jack is survived by:

Wife of 15 years – Karen Decker of Newton, Illinois

Children – Jessica (James) Jayne and David Seibert both of Newton, Illinois

7 Grandchildren

Brothers – Allen Middleton, Mark Decker, Bobby Decker and Bryant Decker

Sisters – Erica Williams, Bonnie Decker, Lena Stout, Pat Decker and Mary Peach

Jack was preceded in death by his parents, grandson, brother Brody and a sister Tootie.