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Jack Wolfe (10-1-15) service 10-4-15

Jack Hurst Wolfe was born Feb. 1, 1933, in Savannah, the son of the late Herschel and Louella Hurst Wolfe. He was united in marriage to Jacquline Kelly on June 15, 1955, who preceded her husband in death on June 5, 1981.
Jack served his country in the U.S. Army 11th Airborne and later as a member of the National Guard. He made his living as a self-employed interior/exterior decorator, helping many homeowners through the years. As a member of Robertson Chapel United Methodist Church in Savannah, he had served as a Sunday school teacher, chairman of Trustees, board chairman, and treasurer. Jack was a faithful member of the Western Square Dance Club, where he served as the president of the local chapter, and treasurer of the 8th district. He had served as president of Mt. Hermon Cemetery Association for 30 years. Other hats he wore were those of a United Methodist lay speaker, a Savannah Little League president and coach, and a former member of the American Legion.
Jack was an avid gardener who was also very active in his church, and loved making peanut brittle.
Jack Wolfe departed this life on Thursday, Oct. 1, in Jackson, Tennessee, at the age of 82 years, 8 months.
He is survived by a son, Jack (Jay) Wolfe and wife Connie of Savannah; a daughter, Janet Frederick and husband Jimmy of Iuka, Mississippi; two grandchildren, Emily Bobo and husband Chris, Josh Wolfe and wife Keri Anna; a great-grandchild, Annaline Wolfe; and a very special friend, Rebecca Rhodes.
In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Wolfe was preceded in death by two brothers, Drexel Wolfe, Jerry Wolfe; and a sister, Betty Sue Smith.
Services were held on Sunday, Oct. 4, at 3 p.m., at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah with Jason Estes and Mike Calvert officiating. Burial followed in Mount Hermon Cemetery at Hardin County.

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