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Jack Shirkey Obituary
Jack Michael Shirkey, 71, St. Augustine, passed away May 8, 2020 at Symphony at St. Augustine. He was born October 6, 1948 in Connersville, IN, son of the late James and Jane Shirkey. He had been a part time resident of St. Augustine since 1991 and full time the last 2 1/2 years. He was of the Catholic faith.
Jack entered the Naval Air program in 1970, following graduation from Indiana University. There he was nominated for the astronaut program and flew the E2C Hawkeye off the carrier USS America. He retired as a commander after 39 years of active duty and the Naval Reserve. He also retired from Delta Airlines as a Captain on the Boeing 767 after 25 years of commercial flying.
Jack was quite the outdoorsman, hiking the Appalachian Trail, the Grand Canyon and in all the federal parks. He was a distance runner, completing several marathons, played tennis and golf, biked the Hilly Hundred in Indiana and loved scuba diving with his family. The great outdoors will truly miss him. He and Lil traveled extensively, both domestic and internationally. It was a great life. He had so many friends and family members that will miss him terribly, especially Lil. Jack always liked to say "it's been a good life all in all." A celebration of his life will be held at a later date
Jack is survived by his wife of 49 years, Llynn "Lil" Shirkey, St. Augustine; brothers William "Bill" Shirkey, Jacksonville, Joe Shirkey, Indianapolis, IN, sister Beth Goble, Florence, KY and numerous nieces and nephews.
St. John's Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
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Vicki Brattain Kim
June 4, 2020
Llynn, I am so sorry to hear about Jack. You two had that special love...soul mates. Praying that God will comfort you with His peace and presence.
Vicki Brattain Kim
Lourie Dove
May 24, 2020
I am heartbroken to learn of Jack's passing. He was such an accomplished man and a class act. My thoughts and prayers are with Lynn and family.
With much love,
Laurie Morse Dove
Rita Loyd
May 17, 2020
Jack was always energetic and smiling, so his list of accomplishments shouldnt surprise me, but, Wow, he turned into a great man! We graduated in the same class, but I think we shared the hospital nursery together, being born two days apart in 1948. My heartfelt sympathy to his family, friends, and all that loved him.
Camilla Jackson
May 17, 2020
Jack was a very special person even as a child. Jack and I were classmates for right years at St Gabriel Elementary school. Of all the boys in my class he was the most out going one. The world has lost a special man but Heaven has gained one. I do no know you Lil but my heart feels your loss. You were blessed to share Jack's love. May Our Lord comfort you during this difficult time.
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Mary Gentry
May 16, 2020
Lynn and family, so very sorry to hear that Jack passed. Jack was such a nice guy whom everyone liked in our High School Class of 1966! Prayers for your family and close friends. Mary Ann (Zumkeller) and Wade Gentry
Barbara Kuhn
May 16, 2020
Jack always had that contagious smile. Never saw him without a smile. You will be missed. Lil you are in my thoughts and prayers
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