Jack DeLoach - HINESVILLE - Jack DeLoach, 72, died Sunday, May 17, 2009 at his residence after a short illness. Jack DeLoach was born Gerald Marcus DeLoach, the son of Eula (Todd) and Mark DeLoach in Daisy, GA on July 23, 1936. Jack graduated from Claxton High School in 1954. He joined the Air Force in January of 1955 where he learned about electronics. After the Air Force he went to work for Bendix NASA as a field engineer and traveled the world and lived in Africa for several years. Jack then decided to try his hand at entrepreneurial projects and opened stores and a furniture store in Allenhurst. In 1968 he started his rental business which he still owns to this day. He was a member of American Legion Post 168#, and served as an auxiliary deputy and bailiff under Sheriff Don Martin. He was a member of Gum Branch First Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents and eldest brother, Leon DeLoach, and wife, Pat W. DeLoach. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Smith of Hinesville and stepdaughter, Jessica Smith of CA. Jack was never blessed with any biological children but adopted his second wife's children, Traci (Hank) Sharp and Bobby DeLoach. Jack had a special place in his heart for his eldest grandson, Jonathan Fracassini who was like a son more than a grandson. He also leaves behind to mourn his loss, his sister, Marjorie Strickland of Hagan, GA; a brother, Hugh DeLoach and his wife, Belle, of Claxton. Jack also had a special place in his heart for his grandchildren, Leona, Kyle, Skyler, Ashley, Ashton, Brittney, Makailah; nieces and nephews to include Nancy Strickland and Janice and Bo and Brian Hearn, along with Mark Strickland. Visitation will be 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at Carter Funeral Home Oglethorpe Chapel. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at Gum Branch First Baptist Church with Rev. Bobby Brinkley and Rev. David Daus officiating. Burial will be in Oglethorpe Memorial Park with military honors.