Jack Edward Boland IV

Jack Edward Boland IV

Jack Edward Boland IV, born on August 19, 1942, in Christiansburg, Virginia, peacefully passed away on April 15, 2024, at the age of 81 in Sarasota, Florida. Jack was a man of great faith who overcame many obstacles in his life with unwavering determination and resilience.

Joining the military on his seventeenth birthday, Jack proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1959 to 1963. He was stationed at Killeen Base, Texas, where he worked at the Department of Defense Classified Ordinance Storage Facility under the Defense Atomic Support Agency, and subsequently Robbins Air Force Base. He attributed his military service to saving his life and instilling in him the discipline, virtues, and sense of purpose he needed to have a successful life.

After graduating from his beloved University of Georgia with a degree in Industrial Psychology, Jack excelled in his professional career as a Labor Negotiator representing Brunswick Corporation and Continental Telephone in Virginia. He later transitioned to banking, focusing on employee issues as Personnel Director with NCNB (North Carolina National Bank) and eventually becoming Vice President of Personnel with Bank of America. His career path was marked with admiration by others for his strong work ethic, fair negotiation skills, and dedication to his profession.

Jack believed in giving back to others in need. He along with his wife Gina, began the first ACOA Group (Adult Children of Alcoholics) in Tampa where together they mentored and guided members for many years. Jack was a Dale Carnegie Seminar Graduate and served weekly as a Graduate Assistant for ten years.

In his personal life, Jack was a loving husband to Mary Virginia (Gina) Bennett and a devoted father to Teresa Renee (Terri) McKenna and Jack Edward (Jay). He cherished his role as a grandfather "Dae" to Laura and Lindsay McKenna and maintained close relationships with his son-in-law Joe McKenna and Gina's siblings (Sydney Tankersley, George Bennett & Rita Johnson) and their families in Georgia. He served proudly as "big brother" to Gary and Alan Boland, Michael Paulin, and sister, Renee Arnold. Jack was preceded in death by his father, Jack Edward Boland III, and mother, Merle (Bandy) Paulin.

Jack's daily laughter and crafty punchlines brought joy to those around him. He enjoyed sharing jokes and stories with his family and friends, playing poker, tennis, and managing his portfolio. In his retirement years his passion for finding travel deals and being a secret shopper reflected his zest for living life and will be remembered by all.

Jack's Memorial Service will be held on May 15, 2024, at 10:30 am at Sarasota National Cemetery. Jack will be dearly missed by his family, friends, and all who had the pleasure of knowing him. May his legacy of perseverance, positivity and deep faith live on in the hearts of those who loved him. Donations may be made in Jack's Memory to his favorite charity, BOYS TOWN. www.boystown.org

Sarasota National Cemetery
9810 State Road 72
Sarasota, FL 34241