Jack was born in Macon, Georgia and graduated from Lanier High School. He served in the Army Reserves for over 6 years. Jack retired from the Trucking Industry with over 37 years of service and then as manager at Stone Container for 8 years. Jack loved his 14 years working part time with Chattanooga Funeral Home. He was a longtime member of Hixson First Baptist Church where he taught several Sunday School Classes.
Jack is survived by his wife of 61 years, Elena Molton; children, Beth (Glenn) Lyon and Gary (Melanie) Molton; grandchildren, Matthew (Jessica) Lyon and Alexis (Clark) Hatfield; great grandchildren, Hugh and Tatum.
The family will receive friends from 1 pm to 3 pm on Saturday at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.
Graveside services for Jack will follow at 3 pm on Saturday in Hamilton Memorial Gardens with his Pastor Dr. Steven Granger officiating.
The family would like to thank the staff and nurses with Hearth Hospice for their loving care.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Hixson First Baptist Church, 5800 Grubb Road, Hixson, TN 37343 or www.hixsonfirstbaptist.org
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
