Jackie Lee Cahoon Sr.

CAHOON, Jackie “Jack” Lee Sr., 70, went to be with the Lord on October 23, 2015. He is survived by his soul mate and wife of 30 years, Diane; his son, Jack Cahoon Jr.; his daughter, Dawn (Duane) Look; stepdaughters, Wendy (Bryan) Lindsey and Holly (Lee) Hannah; grandchildren, Krystal, Ben, Grace, Zoe, Caroline, Lauren, and Emma; brothers, Henry Cahoon, Jay (Michele) Jordan, Robbie (Karen) Jordan. He is preceded in death by his stepson, Chris Clary.

After high school, Jack went to serve his country as a Navy Seabee. He began his career with Norfolk Tent, then moved to the Virginia State Fair as Superintendent, followed by Richmond International Raceway as VP of Operations, and ended his career with the Hermitage at Cedarfield. He loved meeting people while working his part-time job with RMC Events. He was devoted to his work and he enjoyed helping people.

Jack’s greatest love was his wife and his family. He enjoyed parasailing with his grandchildren in the Outer Banks, apple picking during the fall, and Christmas in New York City.

He was an active member of Cool Spring Baptist Church, where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 27 at 1:00pm. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 26 from 2:00 – 4:00 and 6:00 – 8:00pm at Woody Funeral Home, 9271 Shady Grove Rd. Mechanicsville. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.woodyfuneralhomeatlee.com.