Jack Haden Wynne

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Celebrating the life of
Jack Haden WynneAugust 05, 1916 - February 28, 2010

Jack Haden Wynne, 93, died Sunday, February 28, 2010 at Riverview Nursing Home. He was a native of Pulaski County, Georgia and lived in Savannah most of his life. He graduated from Eastman High School and then went on to serve in the Civilian Conservation Corps. Jack then joined the Navy serving from 1942 until 1945. After leaving the Navy he went to Middle Georgia College and received an A.A. degree, after leaving Middle Georgia he went to Georgia Southern where he received his B.S. degree. He then went on to graduate from Vanderbilt University with a master's degree in education.
Jack was a member of Isle of Hope United Methodist Church. He worked for the Chatham County School Board as a Coach at many area high schools. His first coaching job was at Commercial High School from 1950 until 1954. Coach Wynne briefly left education to serve as the Athletic Director of the Jewish Educational Alliance. After returning to education Coach Wynne went on to serve as Coordinator of Athletics and retired in 1980.
He was inducted into the Greater Savannah Area Athletic Hall of Fame in 1993. After retiring he coached youth league sports for the Patriots Organization and the Southside Raiders.
He was preceded in death by his son, Jack H. Jay Wynne, Jr. and his daughter, Susan W. Bowen.
He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Ann Smith Wynne, of Savannah, grandson, Jack Bowen, of Atlanta, son-in-law, Charles Bowen, of Atlanta, nieces, Carol Jordan, of Savannah, and Laura Lightle, of Ellabell, nephews, Charles Jordan, of Monroe, GA, Ricky Jordan, of Vidalia, Bob Wynne, Jr., of Ocala, FL, and Bill Wynne, of Gainesville, FL.
Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Graveside Service will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at the Greenwich section of Bonaventure Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416 or Isle of Hope United Methodist Church, Pastor's Emergency Fund, 412 Parkersburg Road, Savannah, GA 31406.

Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel

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What a nice man. He taught me in the early 50's ? when I went to Richard Arnold.

- Thomas A. Davis, Savannah, GA

ANN, I am so sorry to hear about Jack. I will always remember seeing you and Jack walking all over Isle Of Hope, getting your exercise and greeting people. Everybody knew you. You were such a wonderful and friendly couple.

- Jeanette Veasey, Savannah, GA

Coach Wynne always had a smile for you. He was warm and friendly as well as a encourager every time you met Coach Wynne. We will miss Coach Wynee. Rabbit Allen

- Billy, Carrollton, GA

Mrs Wynne, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. I have many wonderful memories of my childhood and the many hours spent at your home. Robin

- Robin Espy Stelling, Greenville, SC

Coach Wynne was such a nice person. He was always very helpful and would always have a nice word to say about everyone. He will be missed by all who knew him.

- Janette Carroll, Dalton, GA

I have many fond memories of working with Jack during my 30 years with the Board of Education. He was a fine person and will be missed.

- Tony Cope, Kinsale, Co Cork, - Other

Mrs. Wynne, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I have often thought of both of you and always keep you in my prayers. Mr. Wynne was a wonderful man and know he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. May his Memory Be Eternal. Wish I could be there to give you a hug. Love, Joanna

- Joanna Alfieris Link, Atlanta, GA