Jack Fanning Obituary

I am grateful for the life of Jack Fanning, who had the good sense to marry Dona Reid. I am grateful for their years together.

The members of the Chester civitan Club extend sympathy to the family on your loss of a fine gentleman who lived the Civitan Creed.

Jack was intelligent, thoughtful, articulate, and a true gentleman. He was a great Civitan - very dedicated to its values and to its principals. It has been one of my great honors in life to have known Jack Fanning. He will be missed.



Dona Leah - my prayers and thoughts are with you



Love

Bryan

Mrs. Fanning, I just learned of Jack's death and wish to extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family. After speaking to the West Ashley Civitan Club in the early eighties, he was instrumental in my becoming the first female member of the club and later when my daughter joined we were the first mother/daughter members. I will always remember his smile, great sense of humor and kindness to all he met. May God bless you and your family.

Dona,our prayers are w/you and your family, for the loss of a given friend that Jack was to all. The day I met you and Jack as I will never forget the acceptance into West Ashley Civitan. Jacks motivation to give and do until he could no more. Jack spoke Civitan to all as he did with my daughter Meagan. Now they are together in Heavan eating chicken wings and eating mints, starting their own Civitan Club, I can't wait to join them.

Dear DonaLea and Family, I was saddened to hear of Jack's passing. We always loved hearing about your mission trips and seeing the pictures you took. You and Jack were always full of life and love and shared both generously. It has been a pleasure knowing you both and taking care of you and your families.

What a wonderful tribute; what a wonderful man; what a wonderful couple; what a wonderful God they have served and loved; what wonderful promises of a wonderful future over this horizon. Love, Betts & Martha

My life was made much better by the fact that I was allowed to know Jack for almost twenty-five years. We all will miss him greatly. His work in this world was wonderful proof of his love for God and others. Our sadness at his leaving is surpassed by the knowledge that his pain is over and his place in heaven is assured. I pray God's blessings on Dona, the children and other family members, and upon his many friends and to Jack I say thank you for a wonderful exemplary life filled with faith, love, honor and commitment.

Dear Dona Lea and family-



Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I wrote a tribute to Jack in my live journal blog. The link is here:

http://bookczuk.livejournal.com/154

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God bless you all.



Love, from all of us next door,

Amy, Alan, Alex and Ruthe

Dear Donna Lea and Family,

I first met Jack at the Int.Convention, 2 yr. ago, he impressed me greatly.I am very sorry I did not get the opportunity to get to know him better. I know he is in a better place now. GOD must have needed a New Cinitan leader for the big club. very sorry for your loss.He will be missed.

Dear Donna Lea and Family,

We all were saddened to hear of Jack's death, but we do not grieve as those who have no hope. I trust and believe that God will one day give us back our loved ones. Ours is the only faith to proclaim that gospel loud and clear. I pray God's blessings upon you and all those whom Jack loved. He was an ambassador for Civitan and will be truly missed. I suppose all of us who remain should be challenged to pick up the mantle and work harder in Jack's memory. Affectionately,

My thoughts and prayers are with Jack and his family. Thanks for all your efforts and time in the Civitan International. You will be missed, Jack.

I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER JACK AS BEING POSITIVE AND UPBEAT NO MATTER HAD BAD HE FELT. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.

I was so sorry to hear about Jack. I wish I could have seen all the family, but it was not possible for me to get off work. Maybe one day we will all get to meet under better circumstances.My prayers are with you all. May God bless each and every one of you in your time of sorrow.

Love,

Linda Nance Lewis

Dona Lea,

The Rock Hill Civitan wishes to send our sincere condolences to you and the entire Fanning family. South Carolina District will miss the strong leadership that Jack has given us over the years. As someone else has already said, Jack is in heaven working on a new chartered club and spreading the joy of being a Civitan to everyone he meets. So in the fellowship of Civitan, feel the arms of all of us encircling you with love and prayers during this difficult time.

Donnalea,

Greta and I are truly sadden to hear of Jack's passing. May you receive God's richest blessing during this time. You and your family are in our prayers.

Dear Dona and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I will remember Mr. Fanning for his love and faith in God. I loved hearing about the mission trips the two of you would take each year. It has been such a pleasure to help all of you in Dr. Dennis' office. You're such a great family!

Dear Dona Lea,



I am deeply saddened about Jack's difficult illness and his death. On behalf of my father, Ross Albert, and me, we pray that you find comfort knowing we are among many who cared for Jack and you. Jack's passing leaves a hole in the fabric of Civitan on many levels, from personal contact to district and beyond.



May God's loving arms surround you with peace and love as you heal from your tremendous loss.

Dear Dona Lea,

What a wonderful man was Jack Fanning. I feel so blessed to have worked with him in Civitan and to have been inspired by nis energy and love. We will always remember the two of you coming to Greenville to install our officers last Sept. We know that a Civitan angel is now looking upon us with pride and encouragement. So we better keep up the good work! I am sure he has already chartered a club in Heaven. Love & prayers.

Dona Lea,

We were very saddened to hear of Mr. Jack's passing. As a relatively new club, we only had the pleasure of knowing him for a short time. His love for Civitan, his guidance, encouragement and the warm welcome that he extended to us will always be remembered. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.



Lynn Moore

Rivertown Civitans

Dona: We were saddened to hear of Jack's passing. Jack served as Sargeant-at-Arms during Luther's tenure as Governor of Civitans in the early 1980's. We thought so much of Jack. He was such a people person. You couldn't help but love him the very first time you met him. We are just so happy that he is no longer suffering and we look forward to seeing him again one day. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.

Love and prayers to the family. Jack was a shining star for Civitan, he will be missed. God Bless you in the days ahead. Sylvia Stahley (Sunrise Civitan)

We deeply regret the loss of your loved one. Sorry I could not attend. I thought a lot of cousin Jack. All of you will be in our prayers.



Always,



Barbara Grainger Davis

Dear Donna,

Anne and I were saddened to hear of Jacks passing but as Christians we know that he has entered a more blessed life with Christ. We are keeping you and your family in our prayers knowing that Christ will ease your grief and enable you all to carry on. Jack was a great Civitan and he will be missed by all the SC Civitan family.



In Christian Love,

Anne and John Burger, Sunrise Civitan

Dear Dona Lea,

My heart goes out to you and your family. I met Jack only once at our high school reunion. After meeting him, he displayed a warmth and very caring personality; one that never met a stranger. I want to extend my deepest sympathy.

Virginia Yarbrough Ruedger

To the family of Mr. Jack: The Union Civitan Club would like to extend our warmest thoughts and prayers to you. We are so sorry for your loss and pray that God will give you peace and joy in the days to come . Only knowing Jack for a very short time, I found him to be a very sweet, kind and caring man. He will be missed by all. In Christ, The Union Civitan Club,¨Union,SC.

Dona Lea,

We learned this morning of Jack's homegoing. I am sure he will be missed by many and our prayers are with you and the family.

The Greenville Civitan Club expresses its heartfelt sympathy at the loss of Jack. He embodied the heart and soul of what Civitan is. We have lost one of our legends. May he rest in peace.

Dear Mrs. Fanning:

I am so sorry to hear about the recent death of our friend and fellow Civitan, Jack. I got to see you both when you graciously came to our Walterboro Civitan functions over the years. Jack was highly respected as a person and a Civitan and he will be sorely missed. You and all of your family are in our prayers.

Respectfully,

David and Sissy Williamson

Dear Dona,



Civitan and Special Olympics will certainly miss the smiling presence of Jack. I know he is in heaven and will surely unite with some of his special friends that he has known over the years. You and your family will certainly remain in my prayers. May God Bless and keep all of you in His loving care. I have lost a good friend and commrade.

Lots of Love,

Jane Warner

Dear Dona, Jack's homecoming is a bittersweet reminder of how short and precious our days on earth are, but also a wonderful reminder of our new home that Jesus has prepared for us and our eternal presence with the Father. Jack will be missed but we will see him again when we have the final homecoming in Heaven. I have fond memories of Jack and our times together. I know he was so excited about being the SC District Gov. He had a great passion for the work of Civitan and his commitment will serve as a benchmark for us all. God bless you and the family during this time and call on us anytime if we can minister to you. God Bless!!!

We have known Jack for a very short time but as members of the Florence Civitan Club we were blessed to have shared his leadership and vision with our club. Both our club and Civitan will miss him as a leader . Our prayers and thoughts are with your family at this time.

Dear Dona Lea,

You and your family continue to be in our prayers. We share with you in the loss of Jack.



Love Mike and Peg

Dearest Dona Lea,

I pray the presence of Jesus to be so very real to you in these days and beyond. You and Jack are precious to me. Please know of my love and prayers.

Dona, You and the family are in my payers. My GOD hold and comfort you in this difficult time.

Rodger Waller

Dona Lea,

Jack will be sincerely missed by all who knew him. I feel blessed to have been installed as a Civitan officer by Jack, and will remember him as a dedicated leader. The Walterboro Club sends its prayers to you and your family.

Dona Lea,

I knew Jack for much too short a time, but I quickly felt what a kind and giving person he was. He will be deeply missed.

Dear Dona,

You and Jack have been very special to me. We have had some great times, he will be greatly missed. I will keep you and the family in my prayers. He is with his maker and in peace.

Mary J. Welch (Charleston,SC)

we are saddened to hear of this news. Your family will be in our thoughts.

North Strand Civitan Club

March 27, 2006



Dear Dona Lea,

Hal & I extend our deepest sympathy to you and all of the family. You know how we felt about Jack. He was a true wonder, especially working with Civitan this year. You will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Our S.S. class send their thoughts to you also.

We love you,

Hal & Nancy

Please know that the Loris Civitan Club will miss Jack so very much. He was such a spirited addition to our goals. His leadership, as well, will be missed. Most of all, we will all miss his smile, his support and his kind words. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones during this time.

I would like to express my deepest sympathies to Dona Lea and the family. I have known Jack through Civitans for many years, and the thing that I will remember most was how involved he was in life. Throughout Civitans nobody can question Jack's love for Civitan and the lives he touched through his energetic and dedicated service, or his love for fruitcake! I will miss his enthusiasm and zest to "do the work of the world and reach out in service to others".

Dear Mrs. Fanning,

I was saddened to hear of Mr. Jack's passing. I will always remember the times he called me to ask me about selling Claxton fruit cakes. I always enjoyed talking with you and Jack when you came to WB.

We made the announcement at the WB Civitan meeting today and everyone who knew Jack was surprised and saddened. We will continue to remember you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

dona,

as a neighbor in harbor oaks since 2003, i always enjoyed stopping on my walks for a chat with both of you...i remember how kind & helpful jack was to my daughter jessica when she was a student at college of charleston & living in your apartment downtown. may you find comfort & support from your extended family and friends during this difficult time,

peace, freida mcduffie

Dear Dona Lea,



May God continue to keep His loving arms around you and your loved ones at this time of Jack's going home. I love you and will continue to keep you lifted to our dear Savior's throne.

Jimmie & Sandi Creach

Dona Lea,

Having known Jack these many years through Civitan, there will be an empty spot in the leadership of our organization. He was such a delight to be around. He added so much to the lives of those he worked with. He will be missed. Our prayers will be with you and the children during this time of sorry but remember that Jack is no longer in pain and he is smiling down on all of you. Love,

May God be with you and the family. I am with Alice in the San Antonio, Texas area visiting her sister. We return on Tuesday but too late to get to the funeral. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Bill Rentz

Dona Lea

Our thoughts are prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Jack was a wonderful friend and neighbor. He will truly be missed!

Dear Dona,

Our fondest Aloha to Jack. He was a very special man and will be missed by everyone. We were blessed to have known him.



"that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life." (John 3:16)

A true gentleman. I am blessed to have known him. He will be sorely missed.

Special Olympics was blessed to have known Jack! Eddie and I want you to know how lucky we have been to have known him. Jack will be in our hearts - it is like having an empty place at the table.

Paula and Eddie

Dear John,

Our thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathies are with you and your family for your loss.

John & Noriene Douglas

Dear Dona, I am remembering this morning when I met you and Jack. It was in Oslo, Norway at the Civitan convention at one of the dinners. I was so glad to meet some fellow South Carolinians. Jack made me feel right at home! He made a lot of people feel that way. Our prayers are with you Dona. Fred Lockman

From one SOUTHDIVer to another. A true gentlemen. And a very friendly man. I'm truly sorry to hear of your loss.