John J. Jewell

John J. Jewell, 68, of Akron, Indiana passed at 1:47 pm, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023 at his residence. John was born on Aug. 22, 1954 in Plymouth, Indiana to the late Lee George and Sarah Margaret (Ogden) Jewell. He married on Aug. 25, 1979 in the Grace United Church of Christ of Culver, Indiana to Rhonda Yazel, she survives. In earlier years, John was an Eagle Scout and was an avid hunter and trapper. As a child, he attended the First United Church of Christ of Plymouth and the Grace United Church of Christ of Culver. He was a graduate of Culver Community Schools in 1972. He bought the Phillips 66 Station in Mentone in 1978. He owned and operated J & J Auto Sales for over 30 years. During his working years, he had many customers and friends that frequented the station. He loved watching television, especially sports. He was a collector of sports cards and had owned over 400 Corvettes in his life. He enjoyed many outdoor activities with his children including fishing, hiking, bicycling, and riding ATV’s. John’s life changed drastically in 1998 after he was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. He is survived by his wife Rhonda Jewell of Akron; son Rory and wife Alisan Jewell of Ft. Wayne; daughter Chaitra and husband Ryan Adams of Akron; grandchildren Gracin, Finley, Keaton, Jurnee, Berklee, and one on the way; sister Phyllis and husband Stephen Bendzunas of Bluffton, South Carolina; George and wife Kerry Jewell of South Bend, Ind.; brother-in-law Mike and June Yazel of Mentone; sister-in-law Teresa and Jim Jones of Brookston; and several nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by his parents, sons Justin and Cody Jewell, and mother and father-in-law Harold and Ellanora Yazel. Memorial visitation will be held from 11 am to 1 pm, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023 at King Memorial Home 101 North Tucker Street Mentone, Indiana with a time for family and friends to share memories of John at 1:00 pm. A private family interment will take place in the Mentone Cemetery, Mentone, Indiana. Memorial contributions can be made in John’s memory to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society PO Box #91891 Washington, D.C. 20090-1891 or to Gentiva Hospice.

John J. Jewell

August 22, 1954 - February 7, 2023