Jack Smith Echols
August 20, 1913 ~ August 21, 2011
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Jack Smith Echols, 98, of Green Hill Ave., died Sunday, August 21, 2011, at the John F. Keever Hospice Solace Center.
A native of Wilkes Co., GA, he was a son of the late Richard Perry and Hassie Norman Echols. He was also preceded in death by his wives Sue Duncan Echols and Sue Kilgo Echols; grandchildren Julia Elliott and Smith Echols; sisters Ruby Metcalf and Christine Gordon, brothers Frank, Ralph, George, Eugene, Clifford, and Fred Echols; and by son-in-law Clyburn Wilson.
Mr. Echols was a retired supervisor with Asheville Hosiery Company and its successors. He was a member of West Asheville Baptist Church and had also attended Trinity United Methodist Church.
He is survived by two daughters, Freda Elliott and Jean Wilson; a son, Gerald Echols; 8 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; a sister, Edna Collins; he is also survived by the family of his second wife Doug Kilgo and Debbie Park.
Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. Stan Welch officiating. Interment will be at Green Hills Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to CarePartners Hospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
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Freda, Jean Carmen, and Jerry,
I am so sad to hear of Uncle Jack’s death. I cherish the time I had with him in February at Aunt Edna’s birthday party. He was so sharp, and we reminisced about the
years in Asheville when I was a child.
Love to you all and God Bless.
Jane and James
Dear family;
Am so sorry to hear of Mr. Echols passing. I had the pleasure of taking care of Mr. Echols when he visited the Elder Clinic. He was a joy to talk to. Always had a smile & kinds words. He truly will be missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Blessings Georgia
I love you, Papa. Rest in Peace and enjoy your new found freedom from these earthly bonds. I already miss you so much, but am very happy that you are no longer suffering. Please kiss my sister for me, Nanny, Sue and Smith. I’ll see you again one day. All my love, Cynthia
Jack (Papa) was the best grandfather a man could hope to have. I miss you Papa. From age 3 to 46 I have memories of unimaginable generosity, there is no doubt of his love for his grandchildren.
So sorry for the loss of your wonderful Dad. He was my favorite Uncle in the good old days!! Such a kind and sweet man. I was just thinking of him the other day and wondering if he was alright, this was the day that he had passed away. I was so shocked when Sandy called me this morning and gave me the news. Oddly enough she told me she had been thinking about him also. This was so unusual!! God will take good care of him from now on!! He was a wonderful and loving man. My prayers are with you all!
We really enjoyed seeing Jack and family at reunions. He will be missed.