Jack Carkner

A celebration of life gathering for Mr. John "Jack" William Carkner, age 84 of Cookeville, will be held Friday, November 5, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Hooper Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home, 59 North Jefferson Ave., Cookeville, TN 38501. Mr. Carkner passed away on Friday October 22, 2021 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was born November 15, 1936 in Albany, NY to the late John William and Effie Mae VanValkenburgh Carkner. He served his country as a member of the US Navy. Jack was employed as a supervisor with Mobil Oil Corporation in Albany, NY for over 30 years. He was friendly and outgoing, and enjoyed his Corvette, bowling and gardening. He was a good friend and a loving husband, father and grandfather. Mr. Carkner is survived by his wife of 34 years, Anne Carkner; daughters, Karen (Leon) Schumacher, Lori (Jeff) Austin and Jacki (Jed) York, son, John W. (Tania) Carkner, III, 5 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and by his sister Dorothea Farnam. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife of 30 years, Patricia Carkner; and by sisters, Marian Stipe, Elizabeth White and Joane Beals. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cookeville/Putnam Co. Animal Shelter, 2650 Gainesboro Grade, Cookeville, TN 38501 or to a charity of your choice. Hooper Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (931)526-6111. Share memories and condolences at www.hhhfunerals.com.