Jack S. McCook
May 28, 1925 ~ November 18, 2005
Born in:
Columbia, LA
Resided in:
Greensboro, NC
Jack Swift McCook, Sr., 80, of Greensboro, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 18 at his home.
Jack was born in Columbia, LA, on May 28, 1925, to Rhes and Anniebel Swift McCook. He was raised in Monroe, LA, and attended Louisiana State University. He served as a submariner in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Crevalle during World War II.
In 1950, he married Mary Jean Hollis, to whom he remained a loving husband for 55 years. Jack was an active member of St. Pius X Catholic Church and a volunteer for Mobile Meals and Senior Wheels and retired as Vice-President of Sales for Chemol Inc. in Greensboro in 1991.
He was an avid tennis player and loved to watch his grandsons play whichever sport was in season. He enjoyed trips to the beach and spending time with his family. Jack truly loved people and that love was sincerely returned.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Mary Jean; two daughters, Rhoda Groce and her husband Bill, of Asheville and Meg Boyles and her husband Buddy, of Greensboro; son, Jack McCook, Jr., of Greensboro; and grandsons Scott and Trey Groce, of Asheville, Daniel Boyles, of Athens, GA and Carson and Hayden Boyles, of Greensboro.
A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, November 22 at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Greensboro.
The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:30 PM on Monday at Forbis and Dick Funeral Service on North Elm Street and again following the funeral service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jack’s memory to Senior Resources of Greensboro, 301 E. Washington St., Greensboro, NC 27401 or to St. Pius X Catholic Church, 2210 N. Elm Street, Greensboro, NC 27408.
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We are so sorry for your loss – Jack was a lovely man, and we were so glad to have known him.
With deepest sympathy, Sheri and Jim
Jack was a wonderful person–a great laugh, a wonderful host, a great dad–and a person who was a great husband and friend to all–Though i knew him only briefly, i remember him vividly and warmly–and that says it all..
Mary Jean, You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers. Button
Condolences of the Submarine Veterans of North Carolina are extended to Jack’s family. He was a hero in every sense of the word. Bless you. Chaplain Bill, Tarheel Chapter, U.S. Submarine Veterans of World War II.