John R “Jack” Sleighter, 84, North Manchester, formerly of South Whitley, died May 15, 2022, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester.

He was born Sep. 29, 1937.

He marred Bonnie Badskey May 4, 1956; she survives.

He is also survived by his sons, Barry (Jackie) Sleighter, Pierceton, Mark (Tracey) Sleighter, South Whitley and Robert (Darcy) Sleighter, Woodmoor Lake, Mich.; daughter, Betty Graves, Fort Wayne; brother, Paul (Linda) Sleighter, North Manchester; sister, Donna (Don) Mort, North Webster; 12 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Arrangements handled by McKee Mortuary.