Lee "Jack" Reno Jr. was born March 4, 1930 to Bertha and Lee Reno Sr. in Carbondale, IL. He was one of four children, brothers John, Jerry, and Chuck. He started working at age 8, helping his father deliver newspapers throughout Carbondale. He graduated from Carbondale Community High School in 1948. While in high school, he met Virginia Wallace. They married April 10, 1949. They had 3 children Sharon, Michael, and Nancy. They were very happily married for 65 years until her death in 2014.
Jack was a proud Air Force Veteran serving from 1948 to 1949. He worked in the automotive industry all his life. He started as a mechanic then went on to be a service writer, salesman, and parts manager. This led to Jack owning an auto parts store in Sullivan, IL. He operated this business until their retirement to Florida. During retirement, they enjoyed going to the beach, deep sea fishing, and playing golf.
During the early years, the family spent many weekends boating and skiing on Crab Orchard Lake. Jack loved auto racing. The family traveled to many Nascar events and Indy 500s. Jack and Virginia found relaxation in RVing. They camped extensively in their motorcoach with friends and family. In addition, they loved to dance. They taught ballroom dancing for many years. If the music was playing, they were the first on the floor.
From Florida, they moved to Texas to be near family. Next they moved to Christian Care Community where Virginia could receive the care she needed and Jack could be by her side. At Christian Care, Jack developed many wonderful friendships. He will be sorely missed by residents and staff.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Jerry and John, Virginia, Sharon, and Nancy. He is survived by his son Michael and his wife B., his son-in-law Duf Hudson, and grandchildren Ashley, Eric, Stacy, Heath, and Rowdy. He also had 8 great grandchildren Carter, Brooks, Knox, Landrie, Logan, Lindsey, Lance, and Luke.
The family will hold a scattering at a later time per Jack's request.
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