Jack and I worked together at Martex Warehouse, Valley Alabama. It wasn't long before we kindled a friendship and later found that we were relatives. You see, Charlie Flournoy (his uncle) was married to a cousin of mine in Florida. Later, I learned that my father's mother was his dad's aunt. Wow! Well the closeness grew as we all joked, played, worked, and had fun. My fond memories of Jack was his willingness to always be the best at what he set himself out to do. He had dreams, but always put others in front before pursing his own dreams. As a matter of fact, it was his brother Roosevelt Jr and later Jack who pushed me to join the Air Force. I was sad to leave my friends behind, but they knew there was something better for me. While they stayed behind and became the men their Mother and Father raised them to be, I kept them close in my heart and mind, as I proceeded to complete a 21 year career in the Air Force. I will miss Jack, but my fond memories of him smiling, joking, and being a loving friend, will never be forgotten. I send to the family my heartfelt Sympathy, prayers, strength, and love. Jack will forever be remembered in our hearts. Rest now Jack, your laboring is now over. Enter into thy Master's care and forever know, one day--we will be there.