Jack was a spiritual giant whose presence illuminated our lives with faith and love. Throughout his journey, he remained steadfast in his devotion to the Lord. Even in the midst of physical weakness, he embodied remarkable inner strength, a testament to his unwavering faith. He never complained about his ailment; instead, he always thanked the Lord for sustaining him. He embraced the promise of eternal life with a heart full of joy and anticipation, unburdened by the fear of death. Whenever I brought Dennis to visit him, they would warmly shake hands and join in praising the Lord together. Witnessing this heartfelt connection always moved me to tears. May the legacy of love, faith, and trust in the Lord that Jack leaves behind continue to inspire us all. With love and fond remembrance

Blessed to have known Jack through my teens and twenties and been inspired and intrigued by his stories from the mines. Listening to him talk us through his collection of (60-80?) mining lamps and other memorabilia was a fascinating joy. The stories of God’s faithfulness in trying and difficult times when accidents, cave-ins, or explosions would happen an how men’s faith in God helped them through was an inspiration. Thank you Jack for teaching me how to plant and care for potatoes! I shall never think of a bin as being better used than when it’s stuffed full of rapidly growing ‘rocket’ spuds.

Grateful to have known Jack who lived out the fragrance of his Saviour's life 2 Corinthians chapter 2 verse 14