John "Jack" Michael Bretz Jr. "Jack"

Jack, 22, passed away Monday, January 2, 2017 at Novant Health Presbyterian Main in his home town of Charlotte, NC. He was in the company of his loved ones. Born January 17, 1994, he was the son of John and LuAnn Bretz, brother of Kaitlyn Bretz, grandson of Andy and Lucia Burneson and Henry and Kathe Bretz, and nephew of Steve and Janet Wetta, Don and Cheryl Lee, Tom and Laura Lee, Bill and Kathy Bretz, and Jim and Rona Bretz.

Jack was studying finance with a concentration in accounting at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon. His brothers provided a foundation of support and encouragement through its JACKed-Up philanthropic events for the American Cancer Society.

Jack dedicated his life to the study of martial arts. He held a black belt in the United Fighting Arts Federation, Chuck Norris System (formerly Chun Kuk Do), and red belt-two strips in the World Hanguk Dang Soo Do Federation, Tang Soo Do discipline. In 2014, Dream on 3 granted Jack’s wish to meet and take a selfie with Chuck Norris.

Jack led by example and his hard work and perseverance inspired everyone around him. Those who knew him best admired his unwavering positivity and ability to find humor in the bleakest of circumstances. He will always be remembered as someone who gave more than he received.

A service to celebrate Jack’s life will be held Saturday, January 7, 2017 at 2:00 pm at Calvary Church located at 5801 Pineville-Matthews Road in Charlotte, NC. Calvary Church will also host a visitation Friday, January 6th from 6:00-9:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Jack's name may be made to St. Jude Children's' Research Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105 or Dream on 3 4311 School House Commons Rd. Harrisburg, NC 28075