Jack Towry, a dedicated community leader, beloved family man, and proud U.S. Navy veteran, passed away at the age of 93. Jack’s life was defined by a spirit of service, beginning with his time in the military and continuing throughout his decades-long commitment to his hometown of Lincoln County.

Born and raised in Lincoln County, Jack was a graduate of Central High School. He served his country during the Korean War era with the U.S. Navy. After his service, he began a fulfilling 30-year career with Eastern Airlines in Miami, Florida. Following his retirement, he returned to the place he called home, dedicating himself to bettering his community.

An active and influential figure, Jack was involved in a wide array of civic organizations and projects. He was a 1995 graduate of Lincoln Leadership and remained an engaged board member. His leadership was recognized with numerous honors, including the Tennessee Servant Leadership Award in 2005, the Governor’s Volunteer Stars Award, and being voted Mr. Lincoln County alongside his wife, June, in 2007.

Jack was passionate about preserving local history. As the Lincoln County Genealogist, he chaired the committee that produced the Heritage Book of Lincoln County. He also led the county’s Bi-Centennial Committee, which resulted in the Lincoln County Pictoral History books, volumes I and II, ensuring that the county’s legacy would be remembered for generations. Mr. Towry was still serving on the Camp Blount Historic Site Association, keeping the cemetery books and overseeing the care of Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Jack served his community in many official capacities, including as a commissioner for District 4 and on various committees, such as the Airport Authority and the Grand Jury. He and his wife, June, were lifelong members of Kirkland Baptist Church, where Jack served as a deacon and June taught Sunday school.

Jack’s greatest pride was his family. Jack is survived by his children, Betsy (Jeff) May, David (Brenda) Towry, Debbie (Garth) Yorba, and Joel Towry; grandchildren, David (Brandie) Holley, Melissa (Jo) Hammond, Jesse (Katie) May, Phillip Towry, Josh (Courtney) Towry, Sean (Rachel) May, Kelly (Cassie) Yorba, Mary (Jesse) Meadows, Jared (Tasha) Towry, and Walker (Teresa) May; and 21 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ellis and Elma Bates Towry; his wife, Mary June Hopkins Towry; brother, Charles Emmett Towry; and his sister, Betty Towry Bynum.

Visitation with the family will be from 5 PM until 8 PM on Friday, August 8, 2025, at Higgins Funeral Home.

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Jeremy Hudgins officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Kirkland Baptist Church, 655 Ardmore Hwy, Taft, TN 38488 or HH Lincoln Home Health and Hospice, 106 Medical Center Blvd., Fayetteville, TN 37334.

Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Jack Towry.