John Miller Treece

He was born July 16, 1932 in The Cottage Hospital in Galesburg, Illinois to Dr. C.A. (Lyle) Treece and Bess Miller Treece, who both preceded him in death.

He graduated from Galesburg High School and attended Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois and Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois. He also served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a Purple Heart recipient.

Jack worked for the Federal Government at Ft. Walters in Mineral Wells, Texas, for Housing and Urban Development in Fort Worth, Texas and for the Defense Nuclear Agency in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was also a long time member of the Texas Thoroughbred Association and a charter member, along with his wife, of the Lone Star Park Jockey Club in Grand Prairie, Texas.

He married Ruth Akard of Fort Worth on May 5, 1960. She preceded him in death April 2013.

Survivors include: daughter Susan Pierard and husband Steve, son Ronald D. Treece and wife Debbie and daughter Sharon Emerson and husband James; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Also a brother, Jerry E. Treece and wife Jackie of Jacksonville, Florida and two nieces.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Leukemia Society of North Texas and The Wounded Warrior Project.

The family will hold a private graveside at Moore Memorial Gardens and Moore Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.