Jacob "Jake" H. Beery

Jacob “Jake” H. Beery, 86, died Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at Licking Memorial Hospital.

Jake was born in Walnut Township, Ohio October 28, 1939 to the late Clyde H. and Bertha M. (Eisz) Beery. He was a 1957 graduate of Millersport High School.

Jake retired from Anchor Hocking Glass as a credit analyst in 1987. He then went to work for Cleveland Range as a credit analyst in Cleveland, Ohio. Over the years he worked at several banks, and left the Millersport bank as vice president to join Anchor Hocking in 1977.

Beyond his career, Jake gave his time and energy generously. He was a member of the Mt. Vernon Jaycees and was active in the Millersport Athletic Boosters for several years. Basketball was his love, and he served as a basketball official throughout the central Ohio area for more than 20 years. His passion for the game continued in Greer, South Carolina, where he worked with the Greer High School basketball team. Their state basketball tournament championship in the 2004–2005 season was a source of great pride.

Jake also enjoyed time away from the court. He loved golf and spent more than 35 years boating at Fisher (Buckeye Lake). Jake was also fond of playing cards.

Jake is survived by his wife of 46 years Judith “Judy” A. (Torrence) Beery; children DeAnna M. (Scott) England and Dean “Bo” A. (Trisha) Gardener; bonus children William H. (Jodi) Graf and Frederick Jay (Amy) Graf; grandchildren Hannah J. (Matt Strachan) Graf, Sophia J. Graf, Rebekah (Philip) Gavin, Benjamin (Morgan) England; 3 great grandchildren; brother Paul R. (Janice) Beery; and Special family members Paul and Linda Beery, and Richard and Mindy Torrence.

He is preceded in death by his parents; son Denny L. Beery; and special family members Dale and Dianne Mitchell.

A funeral service will be held Thursday, October 15, 2026 at the Johnson-Smith Funeral Home, 207 S. Main St. Baltimore, OH 43105, at 12:00 noon. Family and friends may visit 2 hours prior to the service. Burial will take place at Floral Hills Memory Gardens.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made the Millersport Athletic Boosters, 11850 Lancaster St., Millersport, OH 43046

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