JACK S. HALKIDES, age 85 of North Canton, passed away suddenly on Wednesday. Born in Canton to the late Harry and Lydia Halkides, he was well-known in the area for his jazz and band music. He was a graduate from Timken High School, and after, was stationed in San Antonio, Texas for a short period of time while in the Air Force. Jack was the Chief Deputy for the Stark County Treasures Office for 25 years. He continued to play many instruments all the way up to his final days. He was in the Savoy Big Band; together they performed for numerous weddings and many different local functions – such as, the Italian American Festival, and the Stark County Fair. Jack was also part owner of Edwards Music in Canton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters Mary Sciole and Angela Newhouser, and one brother Nick Halkides. Jack in survived by his wife Geraldine, two sons Michael Halkides, of Canton, and Jack Halkides, of Ashland, Kentucky; one sister-in-law Parthena Halkides, three grandchildren Garret, Christian, and Leah Halkides, and numerous nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received on Sunday from 3 to 6 pm at the Rossi Family Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 10 am at the funeral home, followed by interment at Forest Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Stark Community Foundation, 400 Market Ave. N. Suite 200 Canton, OH 44702.