Born in Princeton, NJ, he was the son of Austin and Barbara Macauley, both deceased.
Jack is survived by his wife Penny of 49 years, his daughter Meghan H. Macauley, his sisters Barbara M. Marvel (Jim) and Linda M. Chmura (Ron), and numerous nieces and nephews.
With a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Management from Clemson University and a Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration from the Medical University of South Carolina, he was employed by the Greenville Health System for 36 years and served in numerous areas of administration and procurement.
Jack served his country as an officer in the United States Army. He was a graduate of Leadership Greenville, Class 11, and was active in United Way fund drives and Habitat for Humanity.
An avid participant in sports, he played soccer, baseball, softball, lacrosse, tennis, and golf, shot skeet and trap, and enjoyed water sports.
After retirement, Jack had the privilege of meeting Maxie McConnell Eades of Dacusville, a renowned bowl turner. Guided by her patience and kindness, he realized his passion for woodturning and crafting bowls. His work can be found in the homes of innumerable people from the Upstate, throughout the United States, and abroad.
A brief memorial service will be held Sunday, November 11th at 2:00 pm in the chapel of Mackey Mortuary, 311 Century Drive, Greenville, SC 29607. There will be a receiving of friends after the service, until 4:30 pm, at the same location.
The family is grateful to the GHS Cancer Institute doctors and staff, Open Arms Hospice, and three wonderful sitters provided by LaFrance Sitter Service and Carolina Caregivers. They wish to express much love and appreciation to the many friends and family who have supported them with cards, texts, calls, emails, food, flowers, treats, visits, offers of help, and prayers over the past sixteen months.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to:
Meals on Wheels of Greenville County, 15 Oregon Street, Greenville, SC 29605, mealsonwheelsgreenville.org
Open Arms Hospice, 1836 W. Georgia Road, Simpsonville, SC 29680, openarmshospice.org
The Greenville Woodworkers Guild, PO Box 825, Mauldin, SC 29662, greenvillewoodworkers.com
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