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Jack Rascoe Obituary

Jack M. Rascoe, 88, once known as the "Rose Man of Williamsburg" passed away September 11, 2013 in Williamsburg, Va. He was a resident of the Williamsburg area since 1959. He was born in Alamance County, near Burlington, N.C., on August 22, 1925. He was a graduate of Pleasant Grove High School, Louisburg Methodist Junior College and N.C. State University.
Jack served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a nineteen year old replacement in the Battle of The Bulge. He was employed by Dow Chemical Co. and Badische Company where he was Manager of Technical Service and Textile Labs. He was a member of Williamsburg United Methodist Church for 54 years and served the church in many capacities. He was a member of the Williamsburg Masonic Lodge No. 6, the Shrine Club of Williamsburg and the Williamsburg Host Lion's Club, which awarded him a Life Membership for his service to Lionism. He was a strong supporter of the Boy Scouts and was a former President of the Colonial Virginia Council BSA and recipient of its Silver Beaver award. Jack was an avid gardener. After his retirement, his large rose garden was a popular place to visit and he shared the roses with the sick, the homebound, and many others.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Dorothy White Rascoe; two children, Jacquelyn R. Mason (Jud) of Nellysford, Va. and Craig L. Rascoe (Karen) of Richmond Va; two grandsons, Jason Rascoe (Lauren) and Judson Mason III; two granddaughters, Casey Rascoe and Kyle R. Utley (Jordan); one great-grandchild, Riley Jack Rascoe. He was predeceased by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Junius Rascoe; his three brothers; two sisters; and three nephews.
A Service of Remembrance will be held on Saturday, September 14, at 2:00 pm at Williamsburg United Methodist Church, 500 Jamestown Rd. A reception will immediately follow the service. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Respite Care Center of the Williamsburg United Methodist Church, Williamsburg, Va. 23185 or to The Shriner's Hospitals for Children, Khedive Shrine Center, 645 Woodlake Drive, Chesapeake, Va. 23320. Online condolences may be offered at www.nelsencares.com.

Published by Virginia Gazette from Sep. 14 to Oct. 13, 2013.
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Mrs. Rascoe and family. We remember him so fondly tending to the Rose Garden at Chambrel. He loved his family, his friends, his roses, and the dance floor! I can still remember dancing with him at one of our dances. He will be missed. Our deepest sympathy to you on behalf of the Chambrel staff and residents.

Brenda Perkins

September 21, 2013

Dear Dot:
Dear Dot:
We have always admired your strength and abiding love. We hope the love of your family and friends will buoy you. Know we hold you with the greatest esteem and offer our deepest condolences.
Sincerely,
Dawn & Wade Quinn

September 21, 2013

Hi Dot,
For some reason I just got on the Gazette site and saw Jack's obituary. What a sweet man! He came to my Queens Lake Garden Club and did a wonderful program for us. He always had a smile, and it was always a joy to see him. Our prayers and sympathy to you and yours as you go through these long sad days. We miss you and the Fellowship Class!
Blessings,

Carol and Bob Johnson

September 18, 2013

I am sorry to learn of Jack's death. He was my boss when i worked in Williamsburg. He will be sadly missed.He always had a kind word for everyone at the plant.
Wanda(Poore)Craig

September 16, 2013

Dorothy, those of us at the Colonial District's Fall Meeting and Rose Show this past weekend were all saddened to hear of Jack's passing. Steven and I remember him as a fine gentleman with a great love for roses and for his family. May he tend God's rose garden with all of those who have preceeded him!

Lynda & Steven Grass

September 15, 2013

With deepest sympathy,
Mac and Johnnie Laird

September 13, 2013

Mrs. Rascoe and family my heart goes out to you during this time of remembrance. My thoughts of him go back to a few weeks ago when after giving him his medications he looked straight at me and smile and said "Thank You." That moment will stay with me forever because that was a snapshot of the real Mr. Rascoe.

Sincerely,

Cynthia A. Maner, RN, BA, BSN

September 13, 2013

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