Rev. Kenneth W. Jack

Kenneth Ward Jack is resting with his Lord in love. He left us August 1, 2013, following the receipt of a double lung transplant in 2009 and a single lung transplant in 2010. Ken was born August 18, 1943 in Houston, Texas to parents Kenneth and Irene Jack, who preceded him in death. Ken is survived by his wife, Janet, of 42 years, and six children, and ten grandchildren. They are daughter Jennifer “JJ” Coates, her husband, Will, their children, Quentin and Sydney; daughter Debbie Nadlicki, her husband, Brent; daughter Juliane Jack, her children, Alex and Olivia; son Michael Jack, his wife, Cynthia, their children, Mackenna, Cora, Mirren, and Conlan; son Robin, his wife, Rachel, their child, Archer; and son Philip Jack, his child, Isabella. He is also survived by loving sisters, Kay Bones and Joanna Nelson. Ken grew up in Houston, where he attended Poe Elementary, Lanier Junior High, and Lamar High School. During those years, he was an active member of First Presbyterian Church, Houston, where he was inspired to be a Presbyterian Minister, and baptized by the Reverend Dr. Charles King. By age 14, Ken earned the rank of Eagle Scout with BSA Troop 11. He lettered in Track and Field, played basketball, softball, and acted in several high school drama presentations. Ken graduated from Austin College in 1961, where he was elected Attorney General of the student body. He served as a missionary in South Korea for a summer at the age of 18. He then graduated from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in 1968. Ken was a Presbyterian Minister first and foremost. Ken was called to serve in ministry at Gulf Meadows Presbyterian Church, and First Presbyterian Church of Huntsville. For over 30 years, he served numerous congregations that were between pastors, including Liberty, Port Arthur, Bethel, University, Brazoria, Timber Ridge, Crockett and Huntsville, while working as a corporate recruiter and Manager at M. David Lowe Personnel, Roddy and Associates, and finally his own recruiting firm, Find. He was prominent in the establishment of Interface Counseling Center in the Galleria Mall, Houston, in 1971. Ken served as Parish Associate to the Reverend Dr. Charles Hendricks at the Woodlands Community Presbyterian Church for five years. He retired from ministry in 2010 from his beloved First Presbyterian Church of Huntsville, where he was honored by the church as Pastor Emeritus. A family graveside service will be held Monday, August 5, 2013, at the Forest Park Cemetery, Lawndale, Houston, his family’s site established when he was a child. A public memorial service will be held Tuesday, August 6, 2013, 11:00 a.m., at the First Presbyterian Church of Huntsville, 1801 19th Street, Huntsville, Texas. An informal reception and celebration of his life will immediately follow the memorial service at the facilities at Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home, three blocks from the church, 1700 Normal Park, Huntsville, Texas. The family suggests donations may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Huntsville, 1801 19th Street, Huntsville, Texas 77340. Those wishing to leave memorial condolences for the family may do so at www.shmfh.com.

Rev. Kenneth W. Jack

August 18, 1943 - August 6, 2013