John Everett Hazlett
March 22, 1937 ~ January 19, 2015
Born in:
ronco, PA
Resided in:
Townville, PA
John Hazlett, Sr. of Townville passed away at home surrounded by his family. “Jack” was born on 3-22-1937 in Rockland, PA, to Lee and Ethel (Logue) Hazlett. He was the seventh of ten children, two of whom survive: Paul Hazlett and his wife, Keitha, of Townville, and Michael Hazlett and his wife, Fran, of Cooperstown. He was preceded in death by three sisters and four brothers, and his son, John, Jr., in January of 2004. Surviving also are his wife of 56 years, Judy (Imler) and daughter Sherry Lee Smith and her husband, John O. Smith, all of Townville; and cherished granddaughter Arielle Nannette Carlson and her husband, Brandon, of Baltimore, MD. He considered his son-in-law, John O. to be his best friend, and the two were inseparable. Jack had numerous nieces and nephews, and never met a child he didn’t love.
He was a 1955 graduate of Colestock High School in Titusville and was co-founder of Hazlett Tree Service, serving as its president from 1966 until his retirement in 2004.
Jack was a born-again Christian and enjoyed sharing his love of God, offering the comfort of the Gospel to many. During his final days, Jack was cared for at home by Judy, Sherry, John O. and Arielle, with the added blessing of Hospice care during his final week on earth. His kindness and sense of humor will be missed by family and friends.
The family would like to thank Dr. Cristian Popescu; and Dona, Kati, Tricia, with special thanks to Debbie Stallard, angels from Hospice of Crawford County. Memorial contributions may be made to the Townville Volunteer Fire Department and Ladies Auxiliary.
Family and friends may call, Wednesday, January 21, 2015, from 2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. at the Willis L. Arnold Funeral Home, 33353 N. Main Street, Townville, a branch of Roofer-Collins-Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. A service will be held there Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. with Pastor Glen VanCise officiating. Burial will take place in Kingsley Cemetery, Townville. Please take a moment to share a memory, condolence, or to order flowers for the family on John’s Book of Memories online at roofnercollsinwarrenfh.com
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Judy & Family, I am so very sorry for your loss, I will never forget your kindness in the past. John,you and John-John were very special people and you made me feel that way too. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Jean
Sherry & John Smith, Arielle
So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Thinking of you!
Tammy Irwin and family (known from Dr. Donch’s office)
Dear Judy, Sherry, John & Arielle
I am so sorry for your loss, John was one of the nicest people I knew. John treated Tom so well when Tom worked for him. My heart and prayers go out to all of you in this time of sorrow.
Robin Graff
Dear Judy,Sherry, John O,and Arielle, our sincere condolences. If there is anything I can do to help please call. He lived his life close to the Lord and what a blessing to know that he is safe in the arms of his Father. Love to all
Growing up in Townvillle, I can never remember anything about this man that wasn’t kind. Thank you so much for letting me be apart of his last days here….I am humbled.
Judy & Family, We were saddened to hear of Jack’s passing. We have fond memories of both of you after meeting down here at Florida Holiness Campground several years ago and becoming one of the “Keystone Kids”. John was a wonderful, caring man and friend. May God bring comfort and peace to you and your family Judy during this time of celebration of Jack’s Homecoming.
Cliff & Bev Dixon
Dear Loved Ones,
Our heartfelt sympathies and prayers are with you. We celebrate and remember the amazing life Pappy lived, his passion for His Savior, and his deep love for all of his beloved family.
Love always,
Joy-girl and Sean
Dear Hazlett Family,
We were saddened to hear of the loss of Jack, what a kind and caring person. He was the first and only boss to talk to me about Jesus and Salvation. His way with the men on the jobs was always calm and respectful. Even the toughest people responded to him. We were blessed to have him in our lives. Thank you for giving us a special time in our lives of opportunity, growth and friendships. We know he will be greatly missed. With love and fond memories,
Jeff & Janet Yoder
i was sorry to here of Jack,s passing.I worked with Jack back in the 1960s He had one old truck and one old chipper. That we wired together every morning.
We worked hard . Not much money but we seem to enjoy the day .$20.00 a day. Had lunch with him and Paul about 7 months a go .
He was a good man .
He will be missed by a lot of us.
John C
To the hazlet family i am so sorry for your loss he was a well like man . And will be missed by all that knew him . RIP john till we meet again
Dear Aunt Judy, Sherry, John ,Arielle, and John O.
I am so sorry for your loss. Uncle Jack was such an amazing man and will be truly missed by all who knew him. He was loved by everyone he knew and returned that love. He always meant a lot to me and I will truly miss him. May God bless you and comfort you in this time of sorrow.
Love Midge.
As the anniversary of Pappy’s homecoming to Heaven approaches, we remember him and all he meant to us. We miss him dearly, but look forward to a reunion in Heaven. Our love and prayers are with Mimi, the Smith’s, and the Carlson’s.