Lavender, Jack
LAVENDER, Jack G.
Celebration of Life
Jack G. Lavender, age 85, passed away August 31, 2021. Jack was born on March 17, 1936 in Franklin, Tennessee to the late Hershel and Josephine Lavender. His sister, June Wayman, still resides in Nashville. Jack grew up in Franklin Tennessee.
After graduation Jack served in the Marine Corp from 1954-1956. He attended Middle Tennessee State University, earning a Bachelor's degree in science and later a master's degree in education. His career included teaching science at Fernbank Science Center ('61-'64) and teaching physical education at Brockett Elementary School ('64-'67). He was the youngest principal in Dekalb County at Idlewood Elementary School in Tucker, Georgia from 1967-1983. Jack finished his career as an administrator for Dekalb County School System ('84-'89).
After retirement Jack served on the board of the Georgia Federal Credit Union for 30 years. Jack enjoyed tennis, poker, pitching horseshoes and singing. He always loved old-time gospel music, and the family often gathered on their porch to sing together. Jack was preceded in death by his wife of 37 years, Katie Lou Brittain Lavender.
Survivors include: his wife of 23 years, Ruth Ann Cloyd Lavender; his son Britt (Gretchen) Lavender, 'grandchildren', Blaisdell (Savannah), Preston (Hannah), Quentin (Kara), and 'great-grandchildren', Taylor Grace, Beckham, and Raine; his daughter Tina (Steve) Weeks, 'grandchildren', Tyler (Velda), Ethan (Christina), and 'great-grandchildren', Hudson and Bryce; his daughter Polly (Chris) Wang, 'grandchildren', Garrett (Brittany), and Chase; his daughter Laura (Tommy) Watson, 'grandchildren', Luke, Mandy (Tommy), Jake, and Drew, and 'great-grandchildren', Katie Mae, Owen, and Milo; his 'stepdaughter', Kathy Cloyd Neilson, 'step-grandchild', Alexis, and 'great-grandchild', Mary; and his stepdaughter Bonnie (Bobby) Ray, 'grandchildren', Emily Ann [Nathan], Allie, Sara Grace, and Hannah. Jack was a member of Mountain View Church of Christ in Cleveland.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 4, at Barrett Funeral Home in Cleveland, Georgia. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 AM, and the service will be at 11:00 AM. A family graveside service will be held in Nolensville,Tennessee Sunday, September 5, at 2:00 PM.
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Funeral Home Information
Barrett Funeral Home - Cleveland
118 North Brooks Street
Cleveland, GA
30528
https://www.barrettfh.com/?utm_campaign=legacytraffic&utm_source=legacy&utm_medium=referral
