Mack Daughtry Jr.

November 02, 2024

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    • Obituary
      Mack Daughtry Jr., “Jack”, 78, of Hazle Twp., passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday November 2nd, 2024.  Born in Enigma, GA, he was the son of the late Mack and Susie (Glover) Daughtry Sr.

      Jack attended Nashville High School of Berrien County, GA and went on to graduate from Albany State University in Albany, GA. He was then drafted by the Atlanta Hawks in 1968. He went on to play with the Carolina Cougars from 1970-1971 and was a Harlem Globetrotter for one season. Jack then moved to Pennsylvania where he played for the Wilkes-Barre Barons, a semi-professional team, for several years.

      Although basketball was his passion, Jack was a lifelong and loyal Steelers fan.  He was an avid baseball & softball enthusiast as well. He played in numerous softball leagues in Wilkes-Barre and throughout the Wyoming Valley for several years.  

      Prior to retiring, Jack was an activities director at the SCI Retreat in Hunlock Creek for 20+ years and previously worked at the Keystone Job Corps Center in Drums, PA. He also drove the school bus for the Hazleton Area schools for many years, where he enjoyed interacting with the children. 

      In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers: Henry, J.C. and Roosevelt Daughtry; sisters Emma Daughtry, Mattie Taylor and Marlene Henderson.

      Leaving to cherish his memory are his wife of 24 years, the former Sherry Johnson; daughters Karen Daughtry and Stephanie Brewster (Rev. Michael), both of Wilkes-Barre; son Nicholas Campbell, Hazle Twp.; grandchildren Rianna and Cameron Daughtry, Kendall and Keagan Brewster; great grandchildren Luxe Daughtry and Amira Brewster; brother David Daughtry (Kathy) and sisters Mary Phillips, Ruby Green, and Betty McRay, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends. Special acknowledgement to neighbors Gary and Joann Rosato, his closest friends and in-laws Stephanie Johnson and Sandra & Tom LaMare for all the support and care you provided. 

      Homegoing services will be held on Friday, November 8th. The family will receive friends on Friday at the Joseph A. Moran Funeral Home, 229 W. 12th St., Hazleton, PA from 3-5: P.M.  The service will begin immediately following visitation at 5 P.M.

      In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Cancer Research Institute.


    • Guestbook
      Peggy Shipman
      Deepest sympathy to the Daughtry family,  Praying for you.May God Bless you and keep you in prefect peace!
      Classmate and friend.
      Roswell, Ga by way of Alapaha, Georgia
      Tehuana Johnson
      We send our deepest condolences to the Daughtry and Brewster families. May your father rest in heavenly peace. You will be in our thoughts and prayers during this time.
      Love,
      Ray, Tehuana, & Joshua
      Joyce McCray Geathers
      I love you uncle jack.  your spirit was always kind and soft.  I love your smile and how you made everyone feel important.  Peace and Blessings.  Love you always
      Jane Medvecky
      My deepest condolences to you and your family.
      I have many fond memories while working with Mack at Keystone.
      The students were blessed to have such a great mentor, coach and friend.
      Cynthia Lewis
      Remembered with love, Your cousins.
      Barbara, Linda, Patricia, Cynthia, Alfreida, and Jonathan
      The Arletha and Will Lewis Family.
      Alapaha Ga.

      Mike Joseph
      We send thoughts and prayers to Sherry and all of Mack's family.
      He was such a kind person that I enjoyed knowing for the last 40 years or so.
      I enjoyed our car rides to Hazleton Hawks games and our conversations about anything basketball.
      May he rest in peace and you all keep the fondest of memories in your hearts for the incredible life that he lived. I am sorry I won't be able to attend the services.
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      Topic: Mack Daughtry Jr. Funeral Service
      Time: Nov 8, 2024 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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    Visitation
    Friday, November 8th
    3-5 P.M.
    Joseph A. Moran Funeral Home
    229 W. 12th St., Hazleton, PA 18201

    Services
    Friday, November 8th
    5 P.M.
    Joseph A. Moran Funeral Home
    229 W. 12th St., Hazleton, PA 18201
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