Great man and great carpenter will be greatly missed the carpenters lost a great when they lost the legend they called rack!! We will all meet at the finish line!!!

John was a one of a kind and always greeted the people he loved with that welcoming  mischievous smile of his. He made my wife and I feel like family anytime we saw him. I too remember working with John and him picking up ridiculous amounts of plywood and yelling "Let's Go" He was extremely strong physically and even stronger knowing the man he needed to become for his family.  He had a way of making people laugh at him and themselves. There are lots of memories for the ones who knew John.  One that stand out for me, was a desert trip where he showed up on a very old RM 500 that he just bought. The seat was either tie wired or duct taped on. It was a very interesting and comical weekend that still makes me laugh out loud when that memory comes to mind. 
Hearts and prayers to the Rack and Brown families. 

RIP John. You will be missed but not forgotten. You were an original. 

Uncle John, you and your heart were bigger than life. Not everyone can say that about their uncle. What a blessing it is to still be able to hear your voice and laugh in the videos we have . . . and in memory.  You always protected all of us. You are LOVED by your two beautiful kids, your sister, your mom and pops, my Aunt Mary, your “favorite niece” :) and “favorite nephew,” and countless others.. you are and will be deeply missed. No matter the time nor place I always felt safe with you. I’ll never forget getting in your truck/car and being comforted by its smell. You will live on through all of us. Grams must’ve been ready for you. Connor misses you. He is sold gold! as you would say. I love you my favoritest uncle ever. We will have to wait until we meet again for one of your magical hugs. It’s all love! 😇

My Beloved Bro,

This page is not long enough to talk about how much I love you and how much I will miss you. 
You lived half a century, 50 years old. That is a lot if you consider the mileage 💪🏽 
You lived and loved life to the fullest.
Full speed ahead. 
Bad Ass John Rack. 
Good at anything  you ever did. 
My brother!
How proud I am to be your sister - So damn proud John! 
I will never get over losing you. I will strive on knowing you’re smiling above. Knowing you are still by my side with your big hand on my shoulder will give me strength to keep going. 
Oh how I loved introducing you to new people, to see their faces as you walked up to them - they didn’t know if they should run or what, but within seconds they knew you were beautiful. 
I knew you were beautiful. You could hold a newborn baby with your pinky finger. How I will miss your hugs and seeing you with my kids. You called them every birthday before sunrise to wish them a happy birthday, never missed one bday. The best uncle ever. You don’t just leave an empty space with me but with Chad, Lindsay and Nate too. We will never be the same without you. We will never lose the love we feel from you because you are bigger than life bro. Bigger than life!! 
I can hear you roar!!!!!
Hope you’re enjoying moms cooking up there. May you rest in happiness and peace. You are forever in my heart. 

Dear John,
I am going to miss your massive hugs that lifted me off the ground, your quick smile and easy chuckles, and your unbridled enthusiasm for whatever was happening in that moment.  But mostly, I will miss your huge heart. I don’t think I’ve ever encountered a bigger one. Your love for everyone was intense and authentic. You gave us strength and unconditional support. 
Of course, I will miss our fast pitch whiffle ball games, even though you could belt my best pitches for towering home runs.
Wherever you are now, it is already a better place because of your presence. Please say hello to my sister (your mom) and give my mom one of your super hugs.
Peace and love,
Uncle Jack

Crazy how we remember and can be remembered. We shared many things over the years... Union Carpenters, East County, a lot of the same friends through the trade. In 1995 I believe, we worked for Blake Construction at SDSU Cox arena. I saw the running with two, maybe three sheets of plywood like others. I felt his strength when he would grab me from behind, squeeze my chest so hard I could hear the cartilage cracking. John had another side too. There were a handful of us that would meet in the morning for prayer. Yep, John as well. Throughout life we have people that God has placed near us for one reason or another. In the early 1990’s  I had a fellow Carpenter Stephen Belt share God while commuting to El Centro for work.  What and the timing of what he shared saved my life! I had a plan to take mine... to my Brother’s in the trade never hold back. Invest in people. So as Brother John Rack leaves us, just know that there is a God that will wrap his arms around big John as his spirit moves on. God is GOOD!

Big John.
I first met John at Morley he was the foreman on the Joan crock Institute for Peace and justice. I was just a 4th period apprentice at the time.
John always had a way of making you smile.
So their was a bet at lunch.
John said he could run with 4 sheets of ply wood over his head across the mat...
He couldnt grab four with his hands but he was able to get 3 sheets up and carry them across the deck...
I won't forget you bud.
REST IN THE HOUSE OF THE ALMIGHTY BROTHER....



Wow I’m completely heart broken to learn of the passing of such an incredible man, although it’s been 30+ years my memories are clear as day from all the amazing memories and laughs we shared , may you Rest In Peace with our Lord  and savior Jesus Christ. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and future Mrs. Rack Amy, may you find piece and comfort . Much love forever Darien Gasner

I met John when we went through the apprenticeship program together back in 1986. 
We worked together on many jobs and always stayed in contact.
One of my many great memories of John was working at Sea World with him, he walked up to me holding two full sheets of plywood  with only ONE hand ...carrying it over his head like a serving tray and looking at me over his safety glasses, with a sweaty face saying “C’mon Dave!”
RIP my brother. 

I never been around john without laughing, john would always say I love before he leaves, and it never felt wierd saying I love you back because it was loving who they are and wanting them to be safe and ok. I'm gonna miss that.

Heaven gained a ”Good Ol’ Boy from the East County “. My brother, may you Rest In Peace! Don’t stop giving your hugs! Til we meet again, God speed!!

John was bigger than life. Always a good time✨ Loved with all his Heart. The story’s I have 🤪 R.I.P John Rack 🙏 xoxo

I worked with John over 25 years ago when he was just an apprentice with Roel in Escondido then on several other jobs.  Had lots of good memories working with the big guy, he was always the competitor and will be truly missed.  He was a good union carpenter.
I was stunned when I heard the news, god bless.

My memories start before our wedding date of Dec.  15 , 1990 .  That is a whole lot of memories !  But I know the most best was the birth of our daughter now Ashley Case  born May 4 , 1991 and our son Armand Rack born July 22 , 1993 .  And finally our grandson Troy Case born Jan . 19  ,  2012 .  Troy was his pride and joy ! He lived for him ...... He was a very hard worker in  the carpenters union local 619 he was one of the best ! He loved all his brothers!  John was definitely one of a kind  .  Crazy at times ha ha ha !!!!  I  am very proud of the man that he became ! Along with sobriety came a better man ...... I will greatly miss him and just can’t imagine this life without him !!!  4 EVER AND A DAY ,  John Rack ...... Love always , Mary Rack 

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John Russell Rack

3 juin 1969 – 7 mars 2020

El Camino Memorial - Sorrento Valley & Memorial Park

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