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Born February 5, 1951 in Abbeville, SC, he was the son of the late Samuel W. and Betty Murff Jacks.
Mr. Jacks worked as an auto mechanic at Boyce Clardy Dealership and was of the Methodist faith. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served his country well during The Vietnam Conflict.
Family members include his daughter, Stephanie Jacks Turner; sons, Hal Jacks (Hope), Justin Jacks; grandchildren, Wesley Stivers (Sierra), Lanny Turner, Matthew Turner (Hannah), Donavin Turner, Alyssa Rudeseal (Damian), Scarlett Jonda, Lillian Rafala (Grayson), Eleanor Jonda (fiancé Levi Waters), Simon Jacks; sisters, Tracie Freeman (David), Debra Camak (David); brother, Sam Jacks (Barbara); great-granddaughter, Amelia Stivers and a great-grandson due in April.
Family will have a private service at a later date.
Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers and sign the online guestbook at www.whitlockmortuary.net.
Whitlock Mortuary, Funerals and Cremations is honored to be serving the family of Mr. James Harold Jacks, Sr.
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Whitlock Mortuary, Inc.
November 25, 2025
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