Jack Ellis Speed Sr.

Jack Ellis Speed Sr.

Jack Speed Obituary

Published by Lowndes Funeral Home and Crematory - Columbus on Jan. 8, 2017.
Jack was born on February 14, 1936 and passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2017. Jack was a resident of Amory, Mississippi at the time of his passing. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served as a Paratrooper. He was married to Paula. Visitation will be Tuesday January 10 2017 from 6 PM to 8 PM at Lowndes Funeral Home Columbus MS. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday January 11 2017 at 11:00 AM at Tabernacle United Methodist Church Ethelsville AL with Bro. Roy McHenry of River Bend Baptist Church of Aberdeen MS officiating and Jim Godwin assisting. Interment will be in Tabernacle United Methodist Church Cemetery Ethelsville AL with Lowndes Funeral Home Columbus MS directing. Memorials may be made to Tabernacle United Methodist Church Building Fund.

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Karen Shackelford

January 10, 2017

I still remember meeting Jack so many years ago. I've always appreciated his kindness. He was a charming man. I am so sorry for your loss.

Tom and Judy Younger

January 9, 2017

So sorry for your great loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this sad time.

Hazel Whaley-Cummings

January 8, 2017

Paula and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love you, Aunt Hazel

Greg Laning

January 8, 2017

BUD MY HEARTFELT CONDOLONCES GO TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME GOD BLESS YOU ALL

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January 10, 2017

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