John R. McIntyre, 79, of Tallmadge, died Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center in Akron.
He was born December 14, 1931 in Harrisburg, PA to Raymond Alton and Margaret (Erdos) McIntyre. John worked at Consolidated Mold in Kent for many years then worked at Hunt Machine in Tallmadge retiring in 1997. He enjoyed gardening and working in the yard.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Nancy (Shufelt); sons, David (Terry) McIntyre of Stow and Dale (Carla) McIntyre of Randolph; daughters, Brenda (Mike) Fowler of Brimfield and Amy Carpenter of Rootstown; grandchildren, Tara Woody, Bryan and Brandon McIntyre, Rachel and Timothy Fowler, Mandy, Kristina and Desiree Carpenter; and great granddaughter, Brooklyn McIntyre.
Calling hours will be held 2-5 PM Sunday, May 15th at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home in Kent, where funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Monday, May 16th with Pastor Dan Alexoff officiating. Burial will be held at Restland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Haven of Rest Ministries, P.O. Box 547, Akron, OH 44309-1758.