Columbus, OH — Zaharias (Jack) Stergios Balahtsis, 85, of Upper Arlington, Ohio, died peacefully at home on Dec. 15, 2022.

Mr. Balahtsis was born in the village of Milochori, Greece.

He was a member of St. George Greek Church in New Port Richey, Fla., and the founder of Jacks Inc., a worldwide wholesale manufacturer/distributor of equine supplies.

Mr. Balahtsis was a hardworking and generous person who enjoyed playing poker, watching sporting events and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his son, Steve (Ronda); daughter, Dede (Shawn) Dean; grandchildren, Zach, Alexia, Kallista, Angel, Mario, Demetre, Gabrielle, Alex, Chris and Dominic; seven great-grandchildren; siblings, Katina (Alexander) Kollias, Nick (Eftihia) and Sultana (Nick) Harvey; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stergios Zaharias and Stiliani (Vavouras); brother-in-law, Alexander Kollias; and son, Nick.

Family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Monday (Dec. 26) at O.R. Woodyard Co. Chapel, 2990 Bethel Rd. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday (Dec. 27) at The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 555 N. High St., followed by interment at Union Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ohio Health Hospice of Columbus (foundation.ohiohealth.com/programs/hospice-giving) or Moving Mountains to Find a Cure for Lung Cancer (buckeyefunder.osu.edu/project/24546).