Jack Ray Free, Sr.

Jack Ray Free, Sr., 70, of Burghill, OH, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2026, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Mr. Free was born October 26, 1956, a son of the late Frederick Oliver Free and Phyllis Evelyn (Axtell) Hawks. He attended Greenville High School.

He was employed as a pipefitter at the former Trinity Industries, Greenville, until its closing. He then worked as a driver for Champion Disposal, Warren, OH, followed by employment at Bennington Furniture, Sharpsville. He later worked part time as a custodian for the VFW in Sharpsville.

Jack was a member of the First Church of God, Greenville, the Sharpsville VFW, Post 6404, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Post 805, Greenville.

On July 26, 1975, he married the former Eleanor Hays, she survives at home. Together, they shared over 50 wonderful years of marriage.

Jack was a friendly, outgoing person who loved life and never met a stranger. He enjoyed striking up conversations with others and making new friends wherever he went. In his spare time, he enjoyed golfing, cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers, and, most importantly, spending time with his family. He also looked forward to gathering with his friends at the VFW and the Eagles.

In addition to his wife, Jack is survived by his daughter, Amanda Free, Sharpsville, 10 brothers and sisters, Rebecca Free (Joe Bennington), Hermitage, Ralph Free (Linda), Bristolville, OH, John Free, Fowler, OH, Matthew Free, and Joseph Free, both of Greenville, Sarah Hnida (Bill), Pulaski, Evelyn Milleson (Randy) Warren, OH, Shirley Stark (Shawn), and Howard Hawks (Susan), both of Niles, OH, and James Hawks (Michelle), Warren, OH; step parents, Darlene and Raymond Peterson, Transfer; four grandchildren, Kayla Campbell, Toronto, OH, Audrey Campbell, Akron, OH, Sierra Campbell, Andover, OH, and Stephen Welker, Sharpsville; son in law, Michael Campbell, Colebrook, OH; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Chasity Campbell, son, Jack Free, Jr.; and stepfather, Howard Hawks.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be directed to the American Heart Association, online at: www.heart.org

A celebration of Jack's life will be held at noon, November 22, 2026, at the Sharpsville VFW, Post 6404, 215 N. Walnut St., Sharpsville.