Photo courtesy of Woodfin Funeral Chapel - Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
May 31, 1933 – May 17, 2022 (Age 88)
Johnny Jaco, age 88, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife, Faye Braswell Jaco; son, Victor Jaco; parents, Nuck and Addie Lee Jaco; four brothers; and three sisters.
He is survived by his children, Pamela Thomason and her husband Ray, Jeff Jaco and his wife Carolyn, Valerie Jaco; grandchildren, Racheal (Skip) Young, Lindsey Gibbs, Matthew Crosslin, Jaden C. Wolfe, Amber Jaco, Ashley (Matt) Rogers, Erica (Curtis) Brinkley, Leslie (Paul) Dalecke; great grandchildren, Hunter (Kaitlin) Ward, Bradley Ward, Madysen Maze, Ellyana Gibbs, Evan Gibbs, Brylee Rogers, Caroline Rogers, Jayden Brinkley, Christian Brinkley, Addison Brinkley, Jackson Brinkley, Mason Brinkley, Kylan Knowles, Elijah Dalecke; and great great granddaughter, Jailee Ward.
Mr. Jaco was a Korean War Veteran serving in both the Navy and Air Force for a total of 22 years. He received his bachelor's degree in nursing from Middle Tennessee State University and practiced nursing until his retirement. He was an avid sports fan and loved the Lord, as well as his family. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Visitation with the family will be Saturday, May 21, 2022 at Woodfin Memorial Chapel from 11:00-2:00 PM. Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM with Brother Tim Fisher officiating. Burial will follow at Wards Grove Cemetery with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Read MoreI will never forget uncle Johnny walked me down in front of a filled Neyland Stadium for a Promise Keepers Mens event for me and gave my Life To Jesus. He stood there with me in the pouring rain and prayed over me. I will never forget that.
Noah WEakley
May 26, 2022 | Murfreesboro, TN | Family
I want to say how precious to know Johnny and Faye Jaco. We served the Lord along side then for 12 years. May Hod keep you all in His loving care. I pray for comfort for all the family.
Judy Hollaway
May 21, 2022 | Oakland, TN | Friend
Johnny was a teammate of mine in the 1949–51 at Lascassas High and we played many basketball games together. William Hooper (Korean War veteran). A good friend and I want to send my condolences to his family whom I never had the pleasure of knowing.
William Hooper
May 20, 2022 | Safety Harbor, FL | Friend
Dear Family: I am sad to learn about the passing of my friend and former class mate from our days at Buchanan school. I always counted him as one of my dear friends and we played basketball together. I asked Miss Donna about him about a month ago, and she said he was not doing well. May God bless and comfort all.
Billy Pearson
Billy Pearson
May 19, 2022 | Murfreesboro, TN | Friend
Jeff I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and your family.
Bobbie Gundt
May 19, 2022 | Murfreesboro, TN | Friend
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Chrissie Armstrong
May 19, 2022 | Manchester, TN | Family
