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With sailing as a career, Jackson quickly worked his way up to Captain. He achieved a 1600 ton USCG license and ran many exceptional vessels. His travels took him to exotic ports on numerous continents, and he was the master of 14 Atlantic passages under sail. He achieved renown for his very successful charters throughout the Caribbean, on the East Coast of America, and around the Mediterranean.
Jack is survived by his wife Ann E (Cupelli) McHorney and is preceded in death by his father Samuel McHorney, his mother Maggie Belle (Jennette) McHorney, his sister Jennette (McHorney) Singleton and brother-in-law Robert Singleton. He is survived by his brother Benjamin Manning McHorney and sister-in-law Betty Jo (Goodwin) McHorney, 2 nephews, 2 nieces, 3 great nieces and a great nephew.
Jackson was particularly loved for his ability to bring warmth to people from all walks of life. His wit and charm were infamous, and his love of people and gift of the gab gained him many enduring friendships. His love of the water and sailing were evident in his never-ending sea stories and tales of adventure. He was often heard to say that because he made his hobby his career, he never felt that he worked a day in his life, and that instead he followed his bliss. Friends appropriately gave him the moniker "Action Jackson" for his never-ending vessels and feet in motion.
Jack sailed to the Heavens from Fort Lauderdale Florida on May 6th, 2023, with his wife, brother and nephew at his side. Family and friends are welcome to join in a Celebration of Life on June 4 in Fort Lauderdale, or this Summer in Charlotte, North Carolina (date TBA) or on the Island of Sint Maarten in the Fall (date TBA). Contact his wife Ann E or his brother Benjamin for informatin.
In lieu of flowers, donations to VISAR (Virgin Islands Search and Rescue - https://visar.org/get-involved#donate) are appreciated.
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Don Phipps
May 21, 2024
Oh no. I sailed 10 or more deliveries with Jackson in the 80s on boats such as Vintage, Septembor Morn, Konnie Jay (sp?), and others i can't recall. Always an adventure. Always fun. He managed to assemble amiable crews, and he was always confident and calm, even when the weather wasn't. Those were fun times for me.
Career and kids got in the way of more trips, but I figured we'd reconnect once I retired and had abundant free time. I know our friendship would have picked right up where it left off so many years ago, and I expected we'd reminisce of all those adventures and ports, rough seas, broken rudder quadrants, overheating engines, almost running out of fuel, not to mention a big bale of pot floating off the bahamas.......
Can't believe I'm now retired but he has sailed over the bar, guess I should have quit sooner and he certainly should have lived longer.
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Capt Jeff Hurf
March 23, 2024
Jackson was one of my best friends. He was always such a a positive, fun and accomplished Mariner. He will be missed by everyone that knew him.
Sail on my friend. See you in another harbor.
Barbara Lichtenwalter
January 31, 2024
I am so sorry to see this and learn of Jackson's passing. My husband and I and a group of close friends were fortunate enough to have sailed with him twice, once on Capitol Gain and once on Of Course. We met and fell in love with Ann E and Jackson, even went to ST Barth to attend their beautiful union. He was so full of life, fun and adventure. Some of the best vacation memories we have were with them. I was always filming and so he called me Cecil B Barbara. My heart goes out to you Ann E, you were so lucky to have had the time you spent together. Barbara and Jim Lichtenwalter along with Ann and Bob McAfee
Don B Hall
October 23, 2023
We enjoyed our first passage across the Big Pond together en route to Spain.
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Don Hall
October 23, 2023
Too late . I´ll learn I hope . Don´t loose contact with Friends . Sometimes it´s too late to reconnect . Hope the Heavens Seas are sunny and downwind.
Bryan Brodie
August 27, 2023
it was an honor and a privilege to know jackson. he was loved and is sorely missed.
Miriam Alligood Lambert
June 19, 2023
So sad to hear that we've lost another classmate from our Washington High School class of 1963. I actually was able to get to know Jack better during our time at ECU. And it was good to see him again at our 50th class reunion. This past December, he and I had a long telephone conversation. At that time, he was looking forward to our 60th reunion next month, even though he was still in treatment and recovery. Prayers being lifted up for comfort and peace for his family.
Capt. Gary Goldman
May 24, 2023
I was fortunate to enjoy many fun times with Jackson in the Virgin Islands, and continued our friendship here in south Florida. He was a Great Man, Great Captain, and Great Friend. My condolences go out to Annie and his family members. Sail on my brother. Fair winds and following seas...
Allison Rankin
May 22, 2023
My deepest sympathies Ann. We so much enjoyed Jackson taking care of our yacht, "Never Say Never Again". You are a remarkable woman and I´ve always respected you and Jackson´s work ethics. Plus the love the 2 of you had for each other.
Take care, Allison
Debra and David
May 21, 2023
I feel blessed to have met the fabulous Captain Action Jackson and to have been there to celebrate his and Ann E´s spectacular celebration of love and commitment! My deepest sympathies- I´m sure he´s hoisting a sail and watching the sunrise and sunset in the heavens
Ann E McHorney
May 21, 2023
What a great ride we were all on. Thanks for the greatest of memories my Love. I will miss you always.
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