Jack McNeal Bauknight

September 23, 1926 - June 28, 2019

Jack McNeal Bauknight, 92, of Myakka City, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019. He was born in Zolfo Springs, Fl, on September 23, 1926. He was a lifelong resident of both Hardee and Manatee County, Florida. Jack was a member of the New Zion Baptist Church in Ona, Fl. He worked as an automotive mechanic for Dodge as well as working for Tropicana for 20 years. He served his community as an Eagle scout and went on to serve his country with the United States Navy during WWII. He “Married the best woman in the world” Jack and “Boots” were married from 1955-2003 when she went home to be with her Lord and Savior. He was preceded in death by his parents Aubrey Chester Bauknight and Mary Thelma Bauknight, his loving wife Gertrude “Boots” Bauknight and one son Erik Baulnight . Survivors include his son Roger Bauknight (Joy) of Myakka City, his daughter Deidra DeStefano of Myakka City. Five grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and two great great-grandchildren. A Visitation will be held at Robarts Garden Chapel on Friday, July 5, 2019 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Funeral services will be held at New Zion Baptist Church of Ona on Saturday, June 6, 2019 at 11:00 AM with Reverend Stephen Darley officiating. Interment will take place in the New Zion Baptist Cemetery. Military Honors will be provided by American Legion Post #2. In Lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be made to: Tidewell Hospice Philanthropy Dept. 5955 Rand Blvd. Sarasota, Fl. 34238