Jack Wayne Nevitt

He was born Jan. 31, 1937 in Peoria to John and Genevieve (Cheesman) Nevitt. He married Marlene Watts on April 14, 1956 in Peoria. She passed away Oct. 11, 2019 in Peoria. He is also preceded in death by his parents, one grandson, Andrew Mercer, and one great-grandson, Samuel Roesler.

Survivors include three children: Doug (Linda) Nevitt of Peoria, Debbie Nevitt of Joliet, IL, Vickie (Dan) Mika of Mexico, MO, five grandchildren: Angela, Matthew, Erica, Katelynn, and Alexis. He is also survived by 11 great-grandchildren: Jaydan, Jackson, Nora, Lux, Chance, Jacob, Matthew, Sadie, Elizabeth, Samuel, Sawyer, one sister, Sandra (Rod) Nelson of Kingman, AZ. and two brothers: Gerald (Phyllis) Nevitt of Peoria, Michael Nevitt of Peoria.

Jack graduated from Manual Training School in 1955. He first worked for Laidlaw Wire Company and then was a Tool and Machine Designer for Caterpillar, Inc. for 32 years retiring Jan. 1, 1993.

He was an avid NASCAR fan and loved playing cards. After retiring, he spent much of the next 25 years traveling and camping with his wife, Marlene, his high school sweetheart and the love of his life.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023 at 11 a.m. at the Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services. Officiating will be his granddaughter, Rev. Angela Nevitt-Meyer.

Burial will be in Lutheran Cemetery in Peoria.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.