John "Jack" Mezera

Franklin, NC - John "Jack" Mezera, age 65, of Dowdle Mtn. Road, Franklin, NC, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2009 at his residence. He was a native of Cleveland, Ohio, the son of the late Dr. Lad Raymond Mezera and Ella Ermina McSchooler Mezera. He was a Psychotherapist, and was a high school teacher and coach in Prescott, Arizona, and a small business owner. He was an avid reader and gardener, and was a dog lover. He was a US Navy Veteran and was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Jean Ann Grogan Mezera; two daughters, Danielle Mezera and Michelle White both of Nashville, TN; four sons, Lawrence Mezera and his wife ToniAnn of Orlando, FL, Paul Mezera and his wife Tammy of Nashville, TN, Lad Mezera and his wife Lynette of Placerville, CA and Ping Fang and his wife Mandi of Tipp City, Ohio; one sister, Mary Margaret Mezera of Phoenix, Arizona; seventeen grandchildren also survive.

Memorial services will be held Thursday, February 26th at 11:00am at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, with Father Tien Duong officiating.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.