Celebrating the life of
Jack Manly McCorkle
April 06, 1929 - July 05, 2008
Jack Manley McCorkle, Sr.
Jack Manley McCorkle, Sr. died Saturday, July 5, 2008 in Hospice of Savannah at the age of 79.
He was born in Savannah, April 6, 1929, the son of Lee Roy McCorkle and Alice Sikes McCorkle, who both preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Robert L. McCorkle, Edward E. McCorkle, and sister, Mildred McCorkle Hudson.
He was married to Jean Humphrey McCorkle for 59 years. Together they were parents of 5 children and foster parents to 15 children. They were well-remembered in the community for their huge 4th of July parties with old fashioned games for children and adults.
Mr. McCorkle was educated in the Chatham County Schools and attended Armstrong State College. He received his Certified Public Accounting license in 1971, and was a practicing CPA until his death. He served in several capacities in the GA society of CPA's and was one time president of the Savannah Chapter of the GA Society of CPA's. He practiced in the firms of Lamar Davis & Co.; Spillane, Rhodes, Lebey and Sieg; and Bragg & McCorkle. He was a partner in the Abide-A-While Pet Motel with his wife.
He was a member of Chapel By the Sea Baptist Church, Tybee. In earlier years, he attended Immanuel Baptist Church where he was an active youth leader and started and coached a softball team.
He was an avid golfer and played every Saturday in what became known as the "McCorkle Blitz". He and his wife, Jean, were excellent dancers.
He was an avid supporter of St. Jude's Children's Hospital and each year for the past 30 years supported a needy youngster.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Jean Humphrey McCorkle; his son, Jack M. McCorkle, Jr. of Savannah and his wife, Linda; son, Dr. Roy McCorkle of Asheville, N.C. and wife Nancy; daughter, Nancy McCorkle Redmond of Savannah; son, Michael E. McCorkle of Asheville, N.C.; and son, Dr. David C. Laughner, of Tybee Island; 14 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren; brother, Charles Atwell McCorkle, of Springfield, GA; sister, Betty McCorkle Davis, of Savannah.
His philosophy was to share his faith in Jesus Christ with all he met. He was always a Southern gentleman and an avid Georgia Bulldog fan.
Visitation will be from 4-6pm on Sunday, July 6, 2008 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors Island Chapel.
Funeral Services will be 10 a.m. Monday, July 7, 2008 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors Islands Chapel with burial in Bonaventure Cemetery.
Pall bearers will be Steven Redmond, Jr., Jack McCorkle, III, Ryan McCorkle, Michael McCorkle, Jr., Steve Bright, Eddie Hall, Jeff Poplin, and Dennis Lightsey.
Remembrances may be sent to St. Jude's Children's Hospital and Hospice of Savannah.
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Jean and Nancy, I just learned about Jack. I'm shocked...I knew he was having health problems but had no idea he was so ill. Please know that I am praying for y'all. Jack was such a great friend and business associate. He was a walking witness and exuded a confidence in his Savior that I will never forget...I loved him. Your friend, Russ
- Russ Kill, Savannah, GA
Dear Mrs. Jean, Nancy and all the family, I just wanted to let you know how much I admired Mr.Jack. He was such an easy man to like and respect. I loved to see him holding various babies in church the expression on his face was pure love. I will truly miss him. My deepest sympathy to you all, Veronica Doniel
- Veronica Doniel, Tybee, GA
Jack and Linda... I did not have the pleasure of knowing your Dad, but to have raised such a nice son, he must have been pretty great. All the years we worked together at Savannah Sugar showed me that he must have been a loving and caring father. You and your family have my deepest sympathy.
- RUTH FINCHER, SAVANNAH, GA
Jean, We just learned about Jack. We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. In Christ, Joyce and Nick
- Nick and Joyce Gardner, savannah, GA
Jean, Mike and I were so sorry to hear about Uncle Jack. You know, when daddy died I depended on Jack more than anybody. I know he had some major health problems over the past few years. He will be truly missed. Love Pat
- Pat and Mike Welsh, Cameron Park, CA
Jean and Nancy, I just learned about Jack. I'm shocked...I knew he was having health problems but had no idea he was so ill. Please know that I am praying for y'all. Jack was such a great friend and business associate. He was a walking witness and exuded a confidence in his Savior that I will never forget...I loved him. Your friend, Russ
- Russ Kill, Savannah, GA
Dear Mrs. Jean, Nancy and all the family, I just wanted to let you know how much I admired Mr.Jack. He was such an easy man to like and respect. I loved to see him holding various babies in church the expression on his face was pure love. I will truly miss him. My deepest sympathy to you all, Veronica Doniel
- Veronica Doniel, Tybee, GA
Jack and Linda... I did not have the pleasure of knowing your Dad, but to have raised such a nice son, he must have been pretty great. All the years we worked together at Savannah Sugar showed me that he must have been a loving and caring father. You and your family have my deepest sympathy.
- RUTH FINCHER, SAVANNAH, GA
Jean, We just learned about Jack. We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. In Christ, Joyce and Nick
- Nick and Joyce Gardner, savannah, GA
Jean, Mike and I were so sorry to hear about Uncle Jack. You know, when daddy died I depended on Jack more than anybody. I know he had some major health problems over the past few years. He will be truly missed. Love Pat
- Pat and Mike Welsh, Cameron Park, CA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
