Jack Eckhardt Obituary

ECKHARDT, Jack Jack Frank Eckhardt, 65, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, February 22, 2006. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 25, 2006 at 11 o'clock at Liberty Bible Baptist Church, Summerville, with Pastor Dan Helvey officiating. Friends may call at James A. Dyal Funeral Home, Summerville from 6 until 8 o'clock this evening. Jack was born August 4, 1940 on Chicago, Illinois, the son of the late Jacob Jack Eckhardt and Elizabeth Derner Eckhardt. He grew up on a dairy farm in Crivitz, Wisconsin. After his high school graduation, he completed an apprenticeship with the carpenters union in Chicago and went on to become a journeyman carpenter. He then joined the United States Army, rising to the rank of Sergeant in less than one year. He served with the 553rdEngineers Battalion, Construction, in Orleans, France. For many years, he was an owner-operator long distance truck driver. He then returned to the construction trade as a licensed residential building contractor in South Carolina. Jack was a member of Liberty Bible Baptist Church. He was a member and former president of the Charleston-Lowcountry Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America. He was an avid Green Bay Packers Fan. Jack is survived by his wife of 17 years, Joyce O'Neal Hatcher Eckhardt, a brother, Richard J. Eckhardt (Susie) of Moncks Corner, SC, a sister, Betty Eckhardt Lanahan (Michael) of Green Bay, WI, a step son, Steven Hatcher (Caroline) of San Diego, CA, a step daughter, Jennifer Hatcher Salley of Goose Creek, SC, two grandchildren, Jocelyn Salley and Juliana Salley both of Goose Creek, SC, a nephew, Joe Eckhardt of Louisville, KY, three nieces, Jackie Eckhardt Nelson (Chad) of Hinesville, GA, Marci Lanahan of Milwaukee, WI and Jennifer Lanahan of Green Bay, WI and his mother in-law, Mary O'Neal of Hollywood, SC. Jack was predeceased by his only son Paul of Chicago, Illinois. Jack will be sadly missed by his faithful dog, Zelda. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Liberty Bible Baptist Church Buidling Fund, 551 Myers Road, Summerville, SC 29483. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 S. MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 (843) 873-4040. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.