The heavens received a beautiful soul on February 27, 2023 as Jack passed from this earthly life to his forever life.
Jack was born October 9, 1944 in Oswego, NY to Bernard and Mabel (Harkin) Shutts. Jack grew up in Hannibal New York, attended Hannibal schools and served as an altar boy for Our Lady of the Rosary church in his younger years.
Jack proudly served in the US Army from 1965-1967 where he served his tour in Vietnam. He then served 14 years in the National Guard.
Jack married Connie Gilmore on June 15, 1968 and spent 51 years together until her passing in 2019.
Jack was employed by Alcan Aluminum in Oswego for 38 years until retirement. After retirement he worked for Al Chase Enterprises where he loved doing anything that involved big equipment.
Jack and Connie enjoyed spending vacations in Florida and their summers in Hammond, NY with their Birds Nest Campground family where he was known as "the Mayor".
In 2020 Jack got a second chance at love and met his future fiancé, Mickie Beck. They made their home in Bradenton, FL where they enjoyed their little piece of paradise together.
Jack enjoyed his mornings with his coffee club buddies and volunteering at the Manasota Elks Club #2734 where he was awarded the Elks Distinguished Citizenship award.
Jack never missed an opportunity to dress the part for an occasion and loved playing Santa Claus for the Elks Children's party.
Jack was a huge Buffalo Bills fan and could be found cheering them on many a Sunday.
Jack was blessed with a beautiful smile, great hair, a kind and generous heart and great sense of humor. Jack loved making people happy, hence the nickname "Happy Jack".
Jack and Mickie became well known for wearing their Fedora hats and were nicknamed "the hat couple".
Jack is survived by his fiance, Mickie Beck, two sisters, Marlene (Larry) Sutcliffe, Pam (Chuck) Gilbert, Brother, Jim (Barb) Shutts. Sister in law, Barb Moody.
Nieces, Terri Mitchell, Dawn Forsythe, Laurie Metelsky, Sheri Van Slyke, Jennifer LeBlanc, Lindsay and Brianna Moody, Katie Cutro, Samantha Cutro.
Nephews, Ron Sutcliff, Jamie Shutts (Deceased), Rob Moody, Brian Moody, Eric Moody, Cole Moody, Morgan Moody, Logan Moody, Mike Cutro, and Jack's little buddies Christian and Chase Cutro.
Jack chose cremation. A Celebration of Life with Military Rites will be held March 25 at the Manasota Elks #2734 Bradenton, FL from 4-8pm and April 15 at Harbor Hall in Oswego, NY from 6-9pm.

Thank you for your service, Jack and making so many peoples hearts full. You will truly be missed and forever in our hearts.