Birth date: Mar 22, 1939 Death date: Mar 7, 2015
Decatur-Lieutenant Jack A. Coventry, DPD Ret. , 75, of Decatur, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 7, 2015 in his home with his wife by his side. Jack was born March 22, 1939 in Shelbyville, Illinois, the son of Kenneth and Le Read Obituary
I'll never forget you Unce Jack. I am ever grateful for knowing you and having you in my life. You were a wonderful, gentle, but firm man. Much love and most respect💛. May you fly high w Dad and the angels 😇, until we meet again. Love always, Melissa and Madison.
I feel blessed and honored to have had Jack as my dear friend. Jack and I had a lot of good times together and I will always treasure my memories of him. You have my deepest sympathy … he will be dearly missed. Very sincerely, Gordon Bell
Jack & I were good friends since grade school. We both graduated from Decatur High in 1957. I moved west but we kept in touch through the years. Now that he's gone, I wish we could have been able to spend more time together. We sure had some good times in the past. He really was a great guy. Thanks Randi for keeping me informed & giving him a hug from me before his passing. Buddy StubbsPhoenix, Az.
Sending my thoughts and prayers to Jack's family. I worked with Jack at DPD for ten years and he was truly a great friend. So many great memories to cherish. What a super, super guy. Mark WalkerRetired Altamont Police Chief
I worked for Jack somewhere between 8-10 years on Third and First Shift where he was my shift commander. He always gave me good advise and stood behind me on the decisions I made on the street. He was a good man to work for, always wanting his officers to be professional and fair. He'd give you a set of car keys and expect you to go out and try to make Decatur a better place for people to live.On a personal note, we discussed Da Bears and Illini basketball many times. I played cards with Jack dozens of times-he loved playing cards. Jack, if I wasn't 1700 miles away, I'd be at your service. God Bless.Shane Haywood-Tucson
My prayers are with the family may God comfort and keep you. I work with Jack at DPD, he will be truly missed.Retired Det. C. Reed
Lit a candle in memory of Jack A. Coventry
I remember uncle Jack fondly. He nicknamed me "critter" as a child. I'm 41 now and still remember our outings to the zoo and other fun places like it was yesterday. Rest in Peace Uncle Jack.
My father, Leon Lambert and Jack's dad, Kenneth Coventry drove a bus at the Decatur City Lines for about 15 years together until my dad left Decatur City Lines for different and better paying job. Jack and I became friends as young boys and we continued to be friends, both graduating from Decatur High School in 1957. I lost track of Jack over the years after both my parents passed away but one of my closest friends, Jim Douglas remained in touch with Jack until he passed. Shirley Kistler, the wife of another DHS class of 57 and long time friend of mine alerted many of us to the passing of Jack Coventry. I must say after practicing law for the last 44 years that I had never forgotten Jack and the friendship we had over the years. I was saddened by his passing and I am very gratefully to Jim Douglas who kept me apprised most recently of Jack's struggle in his last days and for Shirley's letting many of us know of Jack's passing.I enclose a small memorial to be used in lieu of flowers to be used at the direction of his Jack's wife, Randi as she may choose. I would appreciate it if you would pass this memorial and my memory comments on to Mrs. Randi Coventry.Jerry L. Lambert, Esq.716 Park Drive, Flossmoor, IL. 60422.Email address: [email protected].
