My mother, Sarah, first met Jack's widow Ellen when mother was with Texas Retail Grocer's Association; Ellen came to work for TRGA after mom did, but they shared many, many miles together of laughter and tears. As a young child whenever mom went out of town on business, I usually went with her and always clung to Aunt Ellen- and the string of pearls she always wore- for walks outside the convention centers or for naps in a hotel room somewhere.

When Jack died, mother was about the first person Ellen called: Jack happened to die on my parent's first wedding anniversary. Mother and dad rushed to their home and helped Ellen make arrangements to get Jack back to Waco. My longtime friend and former professor, Rev. Henry Apperson, was with Jack (I think in Dallas at a conference or revival) when he passed away and still marvals at Jack's voice.