Jackie Agnew
Age - 83
December 7, 2023
Jackie Agnew was born August 17, 1940, to the late John Agnew Sr. and Lillie D. Rowe. He was the fourth child of fourteen. He made his transition from this world to be with our Heavenly Father November 19, 2023, in Shreveport, Louisiana, in the comfort of his home. Jackie grew up in Caruthersville, Missouri. As a child he enjoyed the 4H club, farming, fishing, and hunting. He attended Washington High School where playing basketball was something he loved. He also enjoyed dancing with the company of friends. After graduating high school in 1959, he enlisted into the Air Force where he traveled across the country and abroad. While stationed in the cold atmosphere of Greenland, Jackie received his lifelong nickname "JACK FROST"! After four years of serving our country, he received an honorable discharge in 1963. Spending a short time in Kansas City, Missouri, he relocated to Anderson, Indiana, where he would receive employment with General Motors before transferring to Shreveport, Louisiana. After working there for over 30 years he retired from General Motors in 2006. Jack continued his love for family, gardening, dancing and walking his dog, Chewy. He was preceded in death by his father: John, Sr. ; mother: Lillie D. ; four brothers: John Jr. , Roosevelt, Freddie, & Jimmie Ray; and five sisters: Juanita, Goldie, Mary Francis, Ernestine, & Dorothy Faye. He is survived by his two sons: Anthony Agnew & Kenneth (Thessa) Agnew; daughter: SueQuancia Washington; three brothers: Richard (Jean) Agnew, Charles (Eunice) Agnew of Anderson, Indiana, William Agnew of Caruthersville, Missouri; sister: Addie Foreman; and sister-in-law: Lelo Agnew of Caruthersville, Missouri; seven grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Divine Holiness Church in Caruthersville, Missouri, with Pastor Jamie Jones officiating. Interment followed in Magnolia Cemetery. H. S. Smith Funeral Home in charge of services.Show more
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