In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to Alive Hospice.
Jack is survived by his wife: Arline (Jackson) England, Son: Joey L. (Cyndi) England, Daughters: Tracy D. (Keith) Hudgins, and Tonya M. (Keith) Crouch, Grandchildren: Elisabeth England, Samantha England, Jessica Lincoln, Alyson (Derek) Weber,
Jack was proceeded in death by his parents: Leonard S. England and Viola (Hicks) England, Brothers: Cordell (Corky) England, Harry R. England and Buford (Pepper Jack) England, Sister: Dorothy Marie England
Growing up Jack worked odd jobs for various people and eventually became a farmer, raising various crops, cattle and hogs with his partner, Pete (Pappy) Brown. He was stationed in Germany for a short while when serving in the U.S. Army. He was given an Honorable Discharge to return home to help provide for his Mama and siblings still at home. He drove a school bus for Cheatham County from 1959-1961. He loved all his bus kids but wanted to help his sister, Mai, complete high school.
He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, but didn't date anyone specifically; he was waiting for that “special someone” God had waiting for him. At the age of 28 in February 1964, he finally met her, when Arline came to visit friends at his church. They were blessed with three children, and 57+ years of marriage. In 1975 at age 40, he was diagnosed with colon cancer. Thanks to God blessing him with a wonderful doctor, he beat the cancer and went on to help raise his children and eventually return to farming.
Later in life, he took care of his Mama and sister for 9+ years at home with the help of Arline and various family members until their passing. Following his sister's death, at the age of 63 he started at a brand-new career as an assistant to his neighbor who did tile work. He was able to go on new adventures and meet a lot of interesting people while doing so. During this time he took up a new hobby that fast became his favorite, recycling metal and precious metals.
His family was extremely precious to him, and he enjoyed spending time with his beloved grandchildren, and was truly blessed to get to meet his brand-new great-granddaughters just before his passing.
He was a beloved husband, Daddy and Poppa, as well as the many other titles he carried to all who knew him. He will be greatly missed but will always be in our hearts. We are comforted with the knowledge that he went home to The Father for a much-deserved rest. He was a wonderful Christian example to any and all who met him, showing God's love through his actions and words.
