Jack L. Redick of Shawneetown

Jack L. Redick, 80, of Shawneetown, Illinois, passed away on Friday, Oct. 26, 2018 at the Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.

He was born on Jan. 16, 1938 in Shawneetown, the son of the late Edward and Geraldine (Martin) Redick. Jack married the former Mary Jo McGrew on the 25th of February, 1957.

He was a heavy equipment operator and belonged to the International Union of Operating Engineers.

Jack loved thoroughbred horse racing. He was a licensed trainer and owner with his late friend, Herman Dortch. In his younger days he and Herman also got their pilot's licenses and owned airplanes together.

Jack's pride and joy was being "Grampy" to his three great granddaughters. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Jo Redick of Shawneetown; one son, Edward "Jigger" and Linda Redick of Eldorado; one grandson, Jason (Rachael) Redick of Eldorado; one granddaughter, Kendra (Chad) Werry of New Harmony, Indiana; three great-grandchildren, Myia Redick, Ava Redick and Kenlee Jo Werry; a special niece, Rita Fals and her family of Equality, who are Ashley (Greg) Webster, J.W. (Jennifer) Fals and John Luke Fals; three sisters-in-law, Bethel Rigsby of Shawneetown, Joan Harrelson of Carterville and Stella Feazel of Ridgway; and his brother-in-law, C.W. Feazel of Shawneetown. Jack also had many nieces and nephews he was very fond of.

He was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Elizabeth Mayhew, and a nephew, Gary Fals.

Visitation for Jack will be held 11 a.m. until the service time of 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 30 at the Vickery Funeral Chapel in Shawneetown. Brother Bernie Emery will officiate the service. Internment will be at the Westwood Cemetery near Shawneetown.

Donations in Jack's memory can be made to the St. Jude's Hospital or Alzheimer's Association. Internet condolences may be made at the website, www.vickeryfuneralchapel.com.