Jackie "Jack" Dean Dugger, 87, of Brighton, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023, at 11:10 am at Calhoun Nursing & Rehabilitation in Hardin, IL. He was born July 3, 1935, in Collinsville to the late Don and Iva (Barber) Dugger. He married Karen Joyce (Peterson) on June 29, 1962, and was blessed with 46 years together before her death on Nov. 21, 2008.
He graduated with the class of 1954 from East Alton-Wood River High School and proudly served his country with the United States Navy. He was a member of United Steelworkers of America and was employed with Laclede Steel in Alton as a crane operator for 34 years before retiring in 1996.
Jack loved country life. He enjoyed gardening and raising birds and his home was never without a dog. He loved fishing and cabin life on the river with his family and friends. He enjoyed reading about our country's history or a good western book. He helped shelter animals and was very involved with his church.
He is survived by three children: Linda "Dianne" Dugger of Lebanon, TN, John B. Dugger of Alton, Darrell, and Laura Dugger of Grafton. Eight grandchildren, Chris Jones and Brandi of Livingston, Casey (Jones) and Ryan Fenstermaker of Jerseyville, Josh and Laura Jones of Jefferson City, MO, Amber Jones of Beneld, Alex (Jones) and Zach Mizelle of Mount Juliet, TN, Marissa (Dugger) and Dylan Mann of Jerseyville, Deanna and Leon Price of Sardis, MS, Michael, and Elizabeth Healy of Pffaftown, NC. Twenty great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his only sibling, Nancy (Dugger) Clark.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 am until the time of Memorial Service at noon on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Godfrey. Burial with military honors will be at Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery, Godfrey.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Ward Missionary Fund or the Humanitarian Fund.
Online condolences and guestbook may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com.
