Services for Donald “Jack” Montgomery, 75, of Memphis, were held at 10 a.m. Friday, February 3, 2012, at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Bruce Howard, officiating and Rev. Chris Fobbs and Dr. O.K. Bowen, assisting. Burial followed in Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Hughs Funeral Home of Memphis.
Jack passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2012, in Memphis.
Jack was born November 13, 1936, in Leslie, to the late Mr. Paul Montgomery and Mrs. Gladys Adams Montgomery. He was a 1955 graduate of Memphis High School. He then went on to attend Trinity University in San Antonio, and also attended Texas Tech University in Lubbock. Jack was a farmer in the Hall County area from 1959 to 2007. He served on various boards such as Brice-Leslie Water District Board, Leslie Co-op Gin Board, ASCS Farm Service Board in the 1960’s and the Memphis City Council. He was also a member of the First Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Lon Montgomery.
He is survived by Janet Montgomery of Memphis; two daughters, Stephanie Stone and husband David of Seminole; Jackie Jenkins and husband Daniel of Turkey; two sons, Mat Montgomery and wife Tanya of Memphis; Mark Montgomery and wife Alicia of White Deer; two brothers, Mike Montgomery and wife Velma and Lacy Montgomery and wife Nancy all of Memphis; 11 grandchildren, Zach Stone, Lee Stone, Sara Stone, Jordan Jenkins, Kristen Jenkins, Jessica Montgomery, Paul Montgomery, Brandon Montgomery, Braden Montgomery, Brady Montgomery and Brooklyn Montgomery.
The family suggest memorials be made to Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.
You may send condolences online at www.hughsfuneralhome.com.
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