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Jack Hepner Obituary

GUYTON, Ga. - Jack Lee Hepner, 68, of Guyton, Ga., died Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010 at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dr. Freddie Ann Shaw Hepner. He was born in Freeport, Illinois, Nov. 5, 1942. He was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Air Force, and then went to work for U.S. Civil Service, as an Exterminator, at Hunter Army Air Field, in Savannah, Ga. He was a member and past master of Zerubbabel Lodge # 15, F. & A.M's, the York Rite Commandery, where he served as Past High Priest, Past Illustrious Master, Past Commander, and Illustrious Grand Master of the Grand Council of Georgia. He was a KYCH in the York Rite, Associate Regent of the York Rite College of America, and he was a Knight Mason. He was a 33rd Degree Scottish Rite Mason, Past Soverign Master of Allied Masonic Degrees, Past Puissant Soverign of Red Cross of Constantine. A member and officer of HRAKTP, Past Potentate of Alee Shriners, Grand Associate Patron for the Order of Amaranth, Past Royal Patron of Georgia Court # 1, Order of Amaranth. Past Patron of Palestine Chapter # 249, and also of Savannah Chapter # 52. He was currently Worthy Patron of Palestine Chapter # 249, a member of the Knights of Mecca, Past Grand Marshall and Past Grand Tyler of the Grand Lodge of Georgia. Trustee of the Masonic Home for the First District. Chairman of the Advisory Council Cecil Cheves Chapter for the Order of Demolay. He also served many years on the Advisory Council for the Order of Rainbows, Savannah Assembly No. 1. He is survived by 3 daughters, Michele Hepner Demperio (Robert Demperio) of Sarasota, Fla; Melissa Hepner Lee (Kelly Lee) of Tifton, Ga; and Melinda Hepner Huggins (Bill Huggins) of Savannah, Ga; 5 grandchildren, Jaclyn, Katlyn, Christian, Justin, and Courtney; sisters, Janice Shultz, Freeport, Illinois; Judy Nack, Denton, Texas, and Jackie Kramer, of Goshen, Indiana; mother in law, Penny Shaw, Vidalia, brother in law and sister in law, Eddie and Ann Shaw, both of Metter, Ga; sister in law Jill Leaman; many nieces and nephews. Visitation: 4-9 p.m. Tuesday at the Fairhaven Funeral Home, Hubert C. Baker Chapel, 7415 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Savannah, Ga 31406. Funeral Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Chapel of the Fairhaven Funeral Home, Hubert C. Baker Chapel, with Rev. Don Combs, and Past Grand Master Clyde Griffin, Officiating. Interment: Private Remembrances: Freddie Shaw Hepner Continuing Education Fund at Candler Hospital, or to your favorite Masonic Charity. Honorary Pallbearers: will be all Masonic Brethren. Fairhaven Funeral Home, Hubert C. Baker Chapel, 7415 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Savannah, Ga 31406, 912 - 927 1999 www.fairhavenfuneralhome.net Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com

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Published by The Augusta Chronicle on Dec. 6, 2010.

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You're in my prayers !

Tonya Leidy

December 19, 2010

Big Jack, you were a wonderful man and my favorite neighbor,I will miss you !!!
Mindy,Michelle and Missy,there is no greater bond on this earth as that between a parent and a child,I am so sorry that you've lost your father,you are and will be, constantly in my thoughts and prayers ! Dont hesitate to call on me for anything,I'm here for you. God bless you,my love to you!

Bill Jacobs

December 14, 2010

Such sad news, Jack was a good frend back at old FHS. He will be missed

Bill Jacobs

December 14, 2010

Such sad news, Jack was a good frend, he will be missed.

Dick Bell

December 13, 2010

Jackie, after reading the obit, I am full of admiration for your twin brother Jack, who led the kind of life of service that I only aspire to, and I pray that you find comfort in the wake of this sudden and grievous loss.

Terry & Dee Fortney Arbogast

December 13, 2010

My brother & I grew up in the same neighborhood as Jack & his sisters. I lived in Savannah, GA for 29 years leaving in 1994 and did not find out until this past September that Jack had been living there too. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Mandy Wilson

December 13, 2010

Missy,
Although I was only around your father a few times, it was very apparent his love for you and Jackie. His eyes lit up in the presence of his girls! Know you are in our thoughts and prayers always, but especially at this time of earthly loss.
Love in Christ,

December 11, 2010

We will miss Jack's visits to our lodge. He was a very welcomed guest there.

Ivey L. Spence Jr. - PM Bryan Lodge # 303
Richmond Hill, Ga

Theresa Harrell

December 8, 2010

You are in my thoughts and prayers.Your dad was a great man and he will be missed.

David Demperio

December 8, 2010

Lynette and I want you all to know that you are in our hearts and on our minds at this sad time. Love and light to you Michele and Rob and to your whole family.

Sidney Jenkins

December 7, 2010

Naomi and I are so sorry for you loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Melissa Youmans

December 7, 2010

I was so sorry to hear about your loss

Susan Lee

December 7, 2010

Jack was a kind,gentle,and thoughful man. As the mother-in-law to his daughter Missy, he would send me a Christmas card each year, and at the end ,he would always thank me for loving his daughter. I'll miss those cards, but not as much as i'll miss Jack himself.

RON & SUSAN WEINER

December 7, 2010

OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY.
RON WEINER, PWM - SOLOMON'S LODGE #1
DIRECTOR STAFF - ALEE SHRINERS

Corey & Pat Gunnin

December 7, 2010

Our deepest sympathy and prayers for Wor.Bro.Jack and his Family. May God Bless and Keep You All.

Larry Bell Swainsboro Shrine Club

December 7, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Sydney Clifton

December 6, 2010

Jack was a once in a lifetime example of what a real man should be. I feel truly bless to have known him. A true Mason, York Rite, Scottish Rite, and Shriner. He has been a part of my Journey. I will miss you my friend.

Katrina Wyatt

December 6, 2010

Dad Hepner was a great man. He brought out the best in us. We looked up to him. I remember my first dance as a new rainbow girl. He asked me to dance and there was no way I could keep up so he told me to step on his feet and he would carry me through the dance. I will miss him. I did not keep in touch with him like I should have over the last 20 years. The last time I did see him was at my fathers funeral. He came berring a smile and a hug. Just two months ago my son went to a beach weekend (his first Demoley event) and came home talking about how cool Dad Hepner was. We all loved him and will miss him. God Bless , our prayers go out to the family...
Katrina McKay Wyatt
P.W.A. Savannah # 1

Richard Warren

December 6, 2010

My prayers go out to Bro Jack's family. He was a great man and a great mason. Our loss is Heaven's gain,.

Ryan lockwood

December 6, 2010

I am so sory about the loss of Dad Jack. he has always been an inspiration to me and my brother. we've known him since we were kids. he will definately be missed by the youth of Georgia.

audrey wilson

December 6, 2010

to the family
I am the Grand Asso Matron of Virginia and i send you my heart filled love and know he is in gods hands now amen

Hugh D'Anna, III

December 6, 2010

Brother Dad Jack was a long time friend,a Brother. He was with me in the last 6 plus years in my journey to the East in my Lodge. He has been a major supporter and encourager in my position as Chapter Dad of Cecil Cheves Chapter ,Order of DeMolay and a as Director of State Events for Georgia DeMolay. The Masonic Youth of Georgia have lost their biggest supporter and the Masonic Fraternity has lost a major asset. To Mechelle, Missy and Mindy, and Jack's sister, our prayers and condolences.

December 6, 2010

The family of SK Jack - you are so much in our prayers. Jack was kind, warm and funny; a "teddy bear" who gave so much of himself to his family and others. All of the Masonic bodies will feel a huge loss, but God will put him to good use. Thank you all for lending him to us and our memories will be foremost. Our deepest sympathy to you all and he will be greatly missed. Ruth Ann Sprague, Grand Royal Matron, and Phil Sprague.

Moira Vejar

December 6, 2010

Jack was a true friend of Savannah Rainbow Girls and we will miss him very much. We appreciated all he did for us and all of our events that he attended. He truly was larger than life and we will miss him. Moira Vejar, Mother Advisor, Savannah #1

Alan Griffin

December 6, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God bless you all.

Shawna Weathers

December 6, 2010

Mr Jack was a great man, one who I highly respected, so kind and wise. Mr Jack will be sorely missed by many! My deepest sympathy to the Hepner family and to the multitudes whose lives were enriched by having known such a wonderful man as Mr Jack

December 6, 2010

Our prayers are with you in this your time of loss. Jack was much loved and will be greatly missed by all who have come in contact with him. May you find comfort in knowing that he is waiting to greet us in heaven with his warm smile and out stretched arms. Our loss is GOD's gain. Until we meet again...
Terry and Joe Westbrook

Terry Westbrook

December 6, 2010

Our prayers are with you in this your time of loss. Jack was much loved and will be greatly missed by all who have come in contact with him. May you find comfort in knowing that he is waiting to greet us in heaven with his warm smile and out stretched arms. Our loss is GOD's gain. Until we meet again...
Terry and Joe Westbrook

Melissa Brock

December 6, 2010

Missy,

You, Kelly and Jackie are in my prayers. I am so sorry for your loss. Your father must have been a wonderful man.

Cindy Coe

December 6, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with the Hepner family. Mr. Jack was a dear sweet man to me, and a great example to all. He will be sincerely missed.

Dorothy McCormack

December 6, 2010

Girls, I am so sorry for your loss. I know how hard this is for all of you. I saw Jack not too long ago, it was nice talking with him. I know your hearts are so heavy now, but know that your family loves you all very much. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

paula campbell johnston Savannah Assembly #! P>W>A

December 6, 2010

Dad Hepner will be greatly missed!!! I have loved this man from the first time I met him at the Lodge. I was probably about 13 and his words of leadership and admonition have been a guiding force throughout my life. Jack was wise and wonderful. Never said a cross word to any of us and he was generous beyond belief to all he encountered. Always an inspitation and a help. My deepest sympathy to his family and loved ones. This man was truly a legend, one who we should hold dear in our hearts to be just like. I love you Dad Jack!!!

Melissa Arocho

December 6, 2010

Michelle, Missy and Mindy,
I am truely sorry for the great loss you have suffered. Papa Jack was a great man. My thoughts, prayers and love go to you all.
Melissa, Bryanna, Clark, Isabella and Christopher

Floyd and Betty Livingston

December 6, 2010

Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.

Franklin Dyck

December 6, 2010

You have my sympathy at this time of loss. I am interested in the name Hepner. My grandmothers last name was Heppner and wondered if there is any connection? Do you know of any family background?
Sincere sympathy
Franklin

Wallace Hayes (HVJ retired)

December 6, 2010

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Johnny & Pam Griggers

December 6, 2010

Sorry to hear about Jack. He will be missed. He is with Freddie and they are back together looking down after us. Know that you all are in our prayers and we are as close as the phone if you need us.

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