Visitation: 3-6 p.m. June 30, at First Christian Church, 443 N. Main Ave., Republic. A memorial service with military honors will immediately follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The First Christian Church of Republic, “Attention: Jack Fugitt.” Services are under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Republic Chapel. Online condolences may be shared at www.meadorsfuneralhome.com.
The Fugitt Family wishes to publicize the passing of Jack Fugitt of Republic, at the age of 77 years old. Jack Fugitt “cashed in his chips” where he rested at the Fugitt Family Farm, located in Republic, on Wednesday, June 20th, 2018, at 7:50 a.m. Jack is survived by his son, Mark Fugitt and wife Carol Fugitt of New Jersey; and grandchildren, Noelle Gabrish, Tyler Camping, and Tyler Gabrish of New Jersey.
Jack Fugitt was born March 9, 1941, in Springfield, to Boyd and Ruby (Simmons) Fugitt of Republic. Jack was preceded in death by his wife, Sara Fugitt; brother Bill Fugitt; sisters Jo Long, Wanda Haden and Louella Loomis Lamb; father Boyd Fugitt; and mother Ruby Fugitt.
Jack was given the post-nominal letters of CB after my mom, Sara Fugitt, graduated with her BSN degree in 1993. CB stands for “Cow Boy.” Dad was most definitely a cowboy, but he was so much more. Jack was a presence wherever he went, the Springfield Regional Stock Yards, rodeos, ropings, church, the golf course, the communities of southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas, his customer’s door steps, Applebee’s in Nixa, the casino, Shriner meetings, card games “wherever they would take place,” and on and on. The name Jack Fugitt meant something to most people wherever he walked in or was spoken of.
My father was an astounding listener, hard worker, lover of animals and really just a simple man. I have heard more than once that if someone was to pass onto Heaven and they had to return to earth as an animal, they would choose to be a member of Jack Fugitt’s cattle herd. To dad, the farm and cattle were home. Jack loved his cattle, farm, friends and family. While dad will be sorely missed, the relationships that he established will continue to bear the resemblances of Jack Fugitt through the kindness he showed everyone, his love of animals, card playing and storytelling.
Terrell Creek was where Dad strived to be until his last breaths were taken and he was able to join “Mom” for eternity. Jack happily joins his wife, Sara Fugitt, and his beloved dog, Buster, in Heaven. I can tearfully and sincerely report that at the time of the passing of my father, Jack Fugitt, he had never looked so much at peace.
Mr. Fugitt’s obit was lovingly written by his son, Mark.
