John "Jack" Martin Elton, Sr.

1939 ∼ 2020

John "Jack" Martin Elton, Sr., 81, of Port Neches, Texas passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Jack was born April 5, 1939 in Peoria, Illinois to Bertha Martin Elton. He was a resident of Port Neches for 43 years and a member of First Baptist Church Port Neches.

Jack retired from American Petro Fina where he was an Operator and Safety Coordinator. He was a proud OCAW Union Member, a US Marine Reserve and Army 82nd Airborne Veteran, and also captain of the Port Arthur Fire Department.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, November 21, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. at Oak Bluff Memorial Park with James Wills and Gene Browning officiating under the direction of Levingston Funeral Home Port Neches.

Jack was preceded in death by his sister, Laura Lee Kern.

Pappy Jack is survived by his wife of 64 years, Linda Elton of Port Neches, Texas; daughters, Marilyn Elton, Vickie Vilce, and Debbie Graham and husband Jim all of Port Neches, Texas; sons, John Martin Elton, Jr. and wife Lissa of League City, Texas, and Rusty Elton and wife Kathy of Frankston, Texas; grandchildren, Gabe Elton and wife Rachel, LaRae Reeves and husband Michael, Ryan Vilce, Erica Vaughan, Colton Vaughan, Chrissy Mercer and husband Justin, Robby Graham, Wesley Graham, Alyssa Elton, Coy Elton, Zoe Elton, and Emma Elton; great-grandchildren, Madison Petry, Macy Reeves, Kaiden Reeves, Aniston Reeves, Junior Davis, Camryn Mercer, Caylee Mercer, Caden Mercer, Audrey Graham, Waylon Graham, and Cristiona Summers.

Family request everyone attending the service to please wear a mask.

Condolences

Anonymous November 23, 2020

Years ago my family was neighbors of the Eltons. Those were very sweet times. Jody Dunn

Anonymous November 21, 2020

Was over your parents a few times couple of super meals , and he and I hit it off , in the back yard while he grilled steaks , which he could grill and your mom sure was a very good cook ! But he and I had some really good conversations going over memories of the old PA days and times . He absolutely loved his family , and he had a funny side to him , that's my kinda guy . Enjoyed the few times spent visiting. Like I told Marlyn you all was so blessed to still have parents at y'all's age ! What a blessing that is ! Just know he may be gone , but you can bet he will continue to look over the family for sure ! My god bless his soul and prays comfort your family loss , especially your mom ! 🙏🏻

Anonymous November 19, 2020

Jack was a great neighbor! He let boys be boys. Rest in peace, sir!