Jack Carroll Cameron

1928 - 2021

May 8, 1928 - August 9, 2021 Jack Carroll Cameron passed away peacefully on August 9, 2021 at the age of 93. In his final days, he was surrounded by his loving wife of 64 years, Barbara, and their children. Jack was a true Renaissance man: an accomplished businessman, physics and math whiz, and talented athlete. Most importantly to his family, he was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. To both his family and friends he was loyal, generous, a competitive game player, and funny. He had a tremendous gift for telling stories and jokes. His witty sense of humor was legendary. Jack was born in Los Angeles to Ethel and John Cameron. He attended Beverly Hills HS where he excelled academically and athletically. He broke the school's mile record and basketball scoring record. He continued his education at USC where he became a member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity. Jack's education was cut short when he was drafted into the Korean War. After the war, Jack returned home and began his life-long career of building homes. He founded JCC Enterprises (later JCC Homes). As CEO of the company for over fifty years, JCC built 5,000 homes throughout southern California and Hawaii. Jack also built the Palm Desert Tennis Club in 1973 and the Los Caballeros Racquet and Sports Club in 1977.In 1957, Jack married the love of his life Barbara. As newlyweds, they lived in Manhattan Beach before moving their growing family to Rolling Hills Estates in 1961. They lived there for over 60 years and raised their five children: four daughters and a son.Jack was active in the Rolling Hills Estates community as a youth coach in Little League, AYSO and basketball. Jack enjoyed playing tennis at the Jack Kramer Tennis Club, golf at the Rolling Hills Country Club, and cycling the hills of Palos Verdes.Jack Cameron was an inspiration and role model on how to live life to its fullest. While his presence will be missed each and every day, his fun-loving spirit and funny stories he told will continue to live through his family and those who knew him.Jack is survived by his loving wife Barbara; children Valari (Jerry) Simison, Lori (Greg) Delgado, Teresa Halo, Carri (Chris) Baar and Jon (Kate) Cameron; as well as eleven grandchildren Garrett, Grant and Kendra Delgado; Jack and Scott Halo; Olivia (Adnan) Khan, Joshua and Brendan Baar; Christi, Mitchell and Kimberly Cameron.A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, September 26th at 11:00AM at the Los Caballeros Sports Village, 17272 Newhope Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708.