Jack Edward Roddenberry, 75, of Folkston passed away Sept. 20, 2017, at his residence.
He was born Dec. 1, 1941, in Charlton County to the late James Gadson Roddenberry and Bernice Flora Chesser Roddenberry. He was an original employee with Union Camp Corp. in Folkston until his retirement. He was a member of the Folkston Masonic Lodge F&AM No. 196.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Nancy King Roddenberry; three brothers, Clayton “Babe” Roddenberry, Barney Roddenberry and Gadson Roddenberry; and a sister, Betty Owens.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Roddenberry; two sons, James Edward Roddenberry and John Derrick (Tonya) Roddenberry; a daughter, Rebecca Jean (Al) Moore; two stepdaughters, Connie (Buzz) Allen and Glenda (Charlie) Hobbs; six sisters, Doris (Allen) Lloyd, Katherine Lett, Debbie Todd, Latrelle (Kyle) McDowell, Judy (Reavis) Drury and Sheila (Tommy) Carter; nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22, at Mr. Roddenberry’s home at 314 James G. Roddenberry Road in Folkston. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, at 3 p.m. at Philadelphia Free Will Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Sardis Cemetery with full Masonic rites.
Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest registry at www.shepardfh.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home, 526 Oakwood St., Folkston, GA 31537.