XENIA — Jack Earley, a multimedia artist and resident of St. Augustine, FL died on September 11, 2024. Jack is survived by his loving wife, Kate Earley (nee Sanders); his brothers, Wayne Earley, Herbert "Sonny" Earley, and Martin Earley; his son, Ralph Gillespie; and his grandson, Chris Gillespie. Jack is preceded in death by his parents Herb and Alice Earley; and his son Michael Foster. Jack was born in Xenia, Ohio on April 8, 1942 to Herbert and Alice Earley, the second of four children. He graduated from Xenia High School in 1960 and later from Wright State University with a Bachelor's Degree. He owned and operated several bookstores as well as worked as a Network Administrator. Jack was a passionate artist, doing everything from sculpture to acrylics and writing. He enjoyed traveling across the country with Kate, living in New York, California, Arizona, Ohio, and ultimately, Florida. He enjoyed engaging in philosophical discussions, storytelling, and walking in nature.
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Published by Greene County Dailies from Sep. 17 to Sep. 18, 2024.