J. R. “Jack” Rawley, 77, of Chicago, died on Dec. 29, 1979, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago.
He was born June 24, 1902 in Astoria, a son of Samuel and Chat Thompson Rawley. He was married to Mildred Dansinger, who survives.
Mr. Rawley attended schools in Astoria and Quincy.
A 55-year veteran of the Paint Industry, he was a retired Executive Vice President of Martin-Senour Paint Co. and Vice President of Sappanos Paint co., a Chicago-based firm.
He was a 50-year member of the Astoria Masonic Lodge, a member of the 50 Year Club of the National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Assoc., and a member of the Lake Shore Club of Chicago.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, Jan. 2, at Blake-Lamb Chapel at 1035 N. Dearborn St., Chicago, by Fr. Iver Lawrence. Mr. Rawley was cremated and his cremains will be buried in the family lot in the Astoria Cemetery.
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