John O. Young “Jack”, 87, of Egg Harbor Township, died at home on Sunday, January 22, 2023. He was raised in Margate and graduated from the Atlantic City High School, Class of 1953. Jack began his career at the South jersey Gas Company, retiring after 43 years, in charge of data processing. In addition, he spent eight years in the Naval Reserve. He was an active member of the Margate Community Church serving on the Boards of Deacons and Trustees. Jack has a special group of friends whom he joined on numerous ski trips and weekly gatherings at the Rugby Inn. He also enjoyed trips to Florida, the Poconos and ocean cruises with Nancy.
Jack is predeceased by his parents, Oscar and Verna Young; and his daughter, Jennifer. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; and sons, Jeffrey (Mary), and Daniel; and grandson Ryan (Dana).
A visitation will be held on Saturday, January 28th beginning at 11 a.m., followed by a celebration of his life at 12 p.m., at Margate Community Church, where friends may share fond memories of Jack. Memorials to the Margate Community Church at 8900 Ventnor Ave., Margate, N.J. 08402, or to Redeemer Hospice at 6500 Delilah Road, Suite 501, Egg Harbor Twp., N.J. 08234, would be appreciated. His burial will be private. Arrangements by the George H. Wimberg Funeral Home, Linwood – Ventnor. Condolences may be extended to the family at ghwimberg.com.
Arrangements made by George H. Wimberg Funeral Home