Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Horrocks, Jack H. January 6, 2023
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Ionia Shopper's Guide - Sat.January 14, 2023

                                HORROCKS

Jack H. Horrock, age 93, of Ionia passed away at his farm surrounded by his 
loving family January 6, 2023. He was born on September 3, 1929, in Ionia the 
son of John and Bernice (Gee) Horrocks.

Jack was a graduate of ionia High School with the class of 1948.He then went to 
work on is family farm growing fruits, vegetables and assisting his father 
making and selling apple cider.

Jack was drafter into the Army and proudly started serving his country in the 
Korean War on January 9, 1951, in the 45th Thunderbird Division. Following his 
discharge onNovember 6, 1952, Jack enrolled in the nursery/landscape program at 
the Agricultural College of the State of Michigan (Currently Michigan State 
University).Prior to his college graduating in 1955.

Jack was united in marriage on April 17, 1954, to Arlene Yeomans, together they 
had four children,Mark,Diane,Matt and Julie.Jack was the founder of Horrocks 
Nursery farms,Ic. His love for growing plants ,beautifying homes and businesses 
with his landscapers along with raising and providing for his family was his 
upmost priority in life. He continued assisting in daily operations of the 
business up until his passing.

Jack always had a story to tell, word of advise such as all tractors need a roll 
bar, or history lesson he felt you needed to know! jack touched a lot of lives 
where you just met him, an employee or long-time friend.

Surviving Jack is his loving wife of 68 years,Arlene Horrocks of Ionia. 
Children,Mark (Jane) Horrocks of Ionia, Diane (Felix) Adame of Muskegon, Mathew 
Horrocks of Ionia and Julie (Don) Kronewitter of Ionia. Grandchildren; Dan 
(Kayla) Horrocks, Elizabeth Horrocks, Christina (Jamie) Wilde, Christian Adame, 
Chandler Adame, Kylie (Josh) First,Spencer Shellenbarger, Logan Kronewitter  and 
Rylie Kronewitter. Great-grandchildren; Hadley, Riley, Nami, Brant, Alicen and 
Azalea. Sister-in-law Patricia Horrocks of Portland.Several nieces and nephews, 
cousins, and many special friends.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents; sister Geraldine Horrocks and brother 
Jerald Horrocks.

A special thank you to Rosie Snyder, Jennifer Thompson, and Hospice of West 
Michigan for all they did! One of many mottos Jack taught his kids was "Winners 
never quit, and quitters never win!"

A celebration of live will be at Easton United Methodist Church Saturday, 
January 14, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Felix Adame officiating.Interment with 
Military Honors to follow at Easton Cemetery.

Visitation will be on Saturday from 11 am until the time of services. In lieu of 
flowers the family has requested memorial contributions to Freedom Wall (Belding 
Veteran's Park) 11692 Youngman Rd., Belding MI. 48809, or Easton United 
Methodist Church. Arrangements in care of Lake Funeral Home in Ionia. On line 
condolences may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com

Additional Comments:
Easton Cem.,
Korean War Vet.

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