Jack Yow Sr.
December 27, 2020
Born in:
Moore County, NC
Resided in:
Pinehurst, NC
Jack H. Yow, Sr., age 89, of Carthage went to be with the Lord on Sunday December 27, 2020.
A native of Moore County he was a son of the late WC Yow, Sr. and Frances Cagle Yow.
Jack was a US Army veteran of the Korean Conflict serving from 1950-1953. After his service to our country he used his military training to become a well known respectable automobile mechanic. He first worked for Wick Chevrolet in Aberdeen and later Clark Cadillac in Southern Pines. While there he received a certification award naming him one of the top 10 mechanics in North Carolina. After working for Clark he owned and operated his own shop for several years. After retiring from auto mechanics he continued working as parts deliverer for Advanced Auto.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by all of his siblings, Dorothy Wall, Shirley Houpt and WC (Pete) Yow, Jr.
He is survived by his children, Kathy Y. Fish and husband Larry, Diana Y. Thomas and husband Bobby, Gary Yow and wife Rebecca, Jack Yow, Jr. and wife Lynn, Marshall Yow and wife Linda, Kevin Yow and wife Jill; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well as nieces and nephews.
Jack was affectionately known as Pop, Poppa, Pawpaw, Daddy and uncle and will be greatly missed by all those who loved and knew him.
A graveside service with military rites will be 11:00 AM Wednesday at Emmanuel Baptist Church cemetery conducted by Pastor Eugene Ussery.
Memorials may be made to https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate.
Services are entrusted to Fry & Prickett Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be made at PinesFunerals.com
I am sorry for the loss of your loved one.
Gary and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.
Dear Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this time .May the Lord Jesus grant you the comfort and peace at this time to each and everyone of you.