It is with great sadness that the family of Jack Rueben Cleghorn announces his passing on May 16th 2018 after a courageous battle against cancer. Born in Culman, Alabama to James and Estelle Cleghorn.
Jack served in the Navy aboard the USS Roosevelt and in Vietnam. In 1977, Jack moved to Arkansas where he worked in radio, TV, cable, and with Nelms Auto. Jack married Bokie Alpe in 1979 where he settled down and they forged lifelong friendships in Fayetteville. Jack started his own Cable buying business in 1993 and only closed in March 2018 due to his illness. He loved his work and was a hardworking, honest, and dedicated man of the highest integrity. Jack also served on the Fayetteville City Planning Commission and was a founding member of the Northwest Arkansas Ad Federation.
Jack is lovingly remembered by his wife, Bokie, of 39 years and his adoring family. He is survived by his children: Jack Alpe Cleghorn (Grace); Kimberly, Connor, and Haven Glenn; Chip Wallace (Becky); Dana Blake (Jason); grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will also be forever remembered by his siblings, James Cleghorn (Carol), Joan Gay (Doy), and their children.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Jack on Monday, May 21st 10:00am, with a Rosary at 9:30am, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 1722 North Starr Dr, Fayetteville. Fr. Jason Tyler presiding. The Rosary will be said at 9:30am.
Big Jack, as he was known by many, enjoyed bright colors. Please help us in celebrating his life by wearing colorful attire.
Memorials donations in memory of Jack may be made to Willard Walker Hospice, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Building Fund, or St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Friends of Music.
Kim – we are all so very sorry for your loss, our hearts break with yours and your family’s. May you and your loved ones find comfort, strength and encouragement in each other during this difficult time. Sending our love and prayers.
Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Our thoughts are with the
Cleghorn family today. We remember the many years of support that Jack and Bokie gave to St. Joseph School when little Jack was a student there.
I am truly sorry for your great loss. I too recently lost my brother May 12, 2018. My prayers are with the family. I am his age! July 30, 1943. Joan and Doy and family, so saddened. May each one of you feel comfort and peace; God is always near.
Bokie, I am so sorry to hear of Jacks passing. He was always so friendly when we “visited” at Walgreens.
I moved to Fayetteville single again with three children. Jack helped me buy a car and coached me how to drive on ice – my guardian angel when I sure needed one. Love you Jack
Bookie & family, our thoughts will be with you as we lift up Jack in our prayers. Happy we got to recently spend some time with you & Jack at Tom’s BD. A good man who will be greatly missed !!!
Bokie,
I am so sorry about the passing of Jack. I didn’t know him that well, but I know you, Bokie for many years.
I know you will be strong through these days, but there will be a large void in your heart for Jack.
Take care and God Bless.
Flip
Bokie, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Bookie, we are so very, very sorry to hear about Jack’s passing. Please extend our feelings to Jack…he was a sweet friend to Lonnie.
With heartfelt prayers and much love, C.A. And Diana Strange
So sorry to see the passing of Jack in the paper.He was a good man and ya’ll were a great couple Bokie. I’m so sorry for your loss. Holler if there is anything I can do for you. Lee from IGA
I can still hear his voice on the old “DON NELMS CHEVY” radio commercials – he was part of my life – he was BIGGER than life – he was a really nice guy. I am glad I knew him. I will miss his SMILE & LUST FOR LIFE. RIP Jack – you were a good man. I will have a JD in your honor
Bokie and “little” Jack, I was so deeply saddened to hear about Big Jack this morning. John sent we a text this morning and it broke my heart. Jack was truly a “Class Act”! I know your heart is broken and I am so very sorry.
I read this with great sadness. Worked with Jack at Chevrolet and he was always kind and I loved that sweet smile. Bokie you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless
Our thoughts and prayers are with Bokie and the family.
Jack will be missed by many!!
My deepest and heart felt sympathies and condonlances at this time. This is huge loss of a great man. I truly enjoyed Big Jack and your whole family. The Cleghorn clan is awesome❤️ Im sending all of you my love and empathy. 💔 Ayla and I had no idea he had been battleing an illness. We are both truly sorry for your loss of Big Jack. Every memory I have of Big Jack is a wonderful one with Bokie and Big Jack laughing and smiling. I am gratful to have had the oppertunity to call Big Jack and the entire Cleghorn clan dear friends. May each of you find your “new normal” and may peace be with you all today and every day in the days to come.