Jack Gray Rich

1935 -  (87 years)

• Name	Jack Gray Rich  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10]
  Birth	26 Nov 1935	, Bainbridge, Decatur County, Georgia, USA   [1, 2, 5, 6, 11]
  Birth Announcement	28 Nov 1935	The Post-Searchlight (newspaper)-301 North Crawford Street, Bainbridge, Decatur County, Georgia, USA   [12]
  	"Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Rich announce the birth of a 7 1/2 pound son, born Tuesday, November 26th."
  Birth Announcement	Dec 1935	The Post-Searchlight (newspaper)-301 North Crawford Street, Bainbridge, Decatur County, Georgia, USA   [2]
  	"Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Rich are the happy parents of a fine boy who came November twenty-sixth and his name is Jack Gray Rich.  Both mother and baby are doing nicely."
  Christening	16 Aug 1936	, Bainbridge, Decatur County, Georgia, USA   [3]
  Census: Federal	2 Apr 1940	446 East Shotwell Street, Bainbridge, Decatur County, Georgia, USA   [13]
  	1) Robert L. Rich, head, married white male, 43, born in GA, owns a $7,000 house, high school 10, dealer, retail automobile co. 2) Cecil Rich, wife, married white female, 39, born in GA, high school 11, homemaker 3) Frances Rich, daughter, single white female, 20, born in GA, college 3, in school 4) Lloyd Rich, son, single white male, 16, born in GA, high school 11, in school 5) Olive Rich, daughter, single white female, 12, born in GA, high school 7, in school 6) Jack Rich, son, single white male, 4, born in GA,
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  Religion	2 Mar 1947	First Presbyterian Church-200 East Shotwell Street, Bainbridge, Decatur County, Georgia, USA   [4]
  	Jack was confirmed on this date.
  Census: Federal	11 Apr 1950	USA, Georgia, Decatur County, Bainbridge, 446 East Shotwell Street
  	1) Rich, R. Lloydd, head, married white male, 53, born in GA, owner/operator auto dealer, retail automobile company 2) Rich, Cecil H., wife, married white female, 49, born in GA, homemaker 3) Rich, Jack, son, single white male, age 14, born in GA
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  Football	1950-1952	Bainbridge High School-1301 East College Street, Bainbridge, Decatur County, Georgia, USA   [14]
  	He played left guard & linebacker.
  Graduation	May 1953	Bainbridge High School-1301 East College Street, Bainbridge, Decatur County, Georgia, USA   [14]
  Military Service	1953-1954  [14]
  	Airforce ROTC, University of Georgia
  Education	1953-1957	University of Georgia-212 S. Jackson St., Athens, Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, USA   [14]
  Occupation	1957
  	salesman for R. L. Rich Chevrolet
  Graduation	May 1957	University of Georgia-212 S. Jackson St., Athens, Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, USA   [14]
  	He received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree.
  Military Service	Dec 1957	, Fort Knox, Hardin County, Kentucky, USA
  	He was a Tanker in US Army Reserve, Theatre #3.
  Directory Listing	1959	1400 Tallahassee Highway, Bainbridge, Decatur County, Georgia, USA
  	"Rich Jack G slsmn R L Rich Chevrolet Co h Tallahassee rd"
  Move	1961	, Hamilton, Madison County, New York, USA   [14]
  Move	Apr 1962	430 Lindbergh Drive NE, Atlanta. Dekalb County, Georgia, USA   [14]
  Occupation	Apr 1962	, Atlanta, Dekalb County, Georgia, USA   [5]
  	stock broker at E. F. Hutton & Co.
  News Article	3 Nov 1966	The Post-Searchlight (newspaper)-301 North Crawford Street, Bainbridge, Decatur County, Georgia, USA   [15]
  	"Terrace dance honors bridal pair, Miss Barefield & Mr. Rich:    A lovely terrace dance Saturday night, October 22, honored Miss Becky Barefield and Mr. Jack Rich, both of Atlanta, whose marriage will be an event of Saturday in Atlanta.    The party was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Rich, Jr.  Hosts for the occasion were Mr. and Mrs. Billy Reynolds, Mr. and Mrs. James Partee and Mr. and Mrs. Rich.    Original and clever Hallowe'en decorations in the home and on lantern-lighted terrace were featured.  On each side of the front door stood a tall brass candlestick with candles, and lighted pumpkins.  Arrangements of orange and yellow zinnias and hawthorne berries continued the color scheme at focal points in the home.  The dining table was overlaid with a yellow cloth with dark green runner and was appointed with four brass candlesticks holding large green candles.  A harvest arrangement centered the table.  Assortments of hors d'oeuvres were served from a tall, tiered wooden tray in the den and from the buffet in the dining room.    As the guests arrived they were given Hallowe'en masks.  On the terrace where dancing was enjoyed, the Hallowe'en motif also prevailed, complete with huge spiderwebs and monster spiders.  Jack-o'-lanterns and lantern standards lighted the terrace area and yard.  Punch was served from a huge black iron pot placed in banks of flame-colored hawthorne berries.  The table held wrought iron candlesticks, with burning orange candles, and a black ceramic cat.    Friends of the future bride and groom composed the guest list, including the following from out of town: Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Strong [Straughan], Atlanta, Mr. Herb Heiserer, Dallas, Texas, Miss Pam Horner, San Francisco, California, Mr. and Mrs. Hal Haddock, Damascus, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Brockett, Atlanta, and Mr. and Mrs. Graham Holt, Tallahassee, Florida."
  Move	10 Nov 1966	1610 Line Street Apt. #4, Decatur, Dekalb County, Georgia, USA   [5]
  News Article	17 Nov 1966	The Post-Searchlight (newspaper)-301 North Crawford Street, Bainbridge, Decatur County, Georgia, USA
  	"Athletic Club Scene of Rich-Barefield Rehearsal Dinner: Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Rich Sr. were hosts on Friday night, November 4, at the Athletic Club in Atlanta for the rehearsal dinner for the Rich-Barefield wedding. Gorgeous arrangements of pink gladiola and white mums accented the color scheme of pink and white.  Places were marked with corsages of pink camellias on pink place cards.  The party table held six candelabra, each with four burning tapers. Guests besides the bride-elect, Miss Becky Barefield, and bride-groom elect, Jack Rich were: Miss Frances Rich of Dallas, Texas; Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Rich, Jr. and Bob, Sue and Joe, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Partee, Cecile and Jimmy and Mr. and Mrs. Billy Reynolds, all of Bainbridge. Rev. and Mrs. Gannon, Mr. and Mrs. C L. Straughn, Miss Ellison, Miss Betty Sharpe, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Andrews, Tommy Mobley of Atlanta and Mr. and Mrs. Rusty Simpson of Macon."
  Move	1 Jan 1968	Chateau Deville Apartments-2020 Continental Avenue Apartment 115, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA   [14]
  Religion	14 Apr 1968	Faith Presbyterian Church-2200 North Meridian Road, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA   [4]
  	He transferred his membership by letter.
  News Article	Abt 1969	The Post-Searchlight (newspaper)-301 North Crawford Street, Bainbridge, Decatur County, Georgia, USA   [16]
  	A news article regarding his real estate contractor work: "Westwood subdivision developers (l to r) Harry Friedman, Don and Sarah Lowell, and contractor Jack Rich (far right) watch as Bainbridge mayor Bill Reynolds clips the ribbon to officially open the city's newest subdivision development.  Located off Bethel Road, the subdivision has space for 43 homes in the first phase of construction and 50 in the second phase.  All paved streets, city water and total electric homes are features of the area.  Homes on display constructed by Rich include about 1200 heated square feet and carports or garages.  Friedman said that he wanted to bring a reasonably priced home to Bainbridge to enable younger couples to be able to afford housing.  The homes are priced in the $30-40,000 range.  Mayor Reynolds welcomed the new development and noted that the city was delighted to see new subdivisions developed.  He added that the new development would help increase property values in the Bethel Road area.  The ribbon cutting was Thursday, and developer plans a gala open house this weekend."
  Birth Announcement	12 May 1971	The Tallahassee Democrat (newspaper)-227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA
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  Hobbies	hunting and fishing  [9]
  	"Rebecca is married to JACK GRAY RICH (26 Nov 1935) of Tallahassee, Fla. Jack is an investment broker and real estate dealer.  His love of hunting and fishing keeps the family freezer well-stocked with dove, quail, duck, deer, elk, and all kinds of seafood."
  Occupation	investor, a builder, and a banker  [9]
  Residence	446 East Shotwell Street, Bainbridge, Decatur County, Georgia, USA   [14]
  Person ID	I320	My Genealogy
  Last Modified	16 Sep 2023

  
  

  Father	Robert "Lloyd" Rich, Sr.,   b. 12 Aug 1896, USA, Georgia, Decatur County, Bainbridge, Pinehill Road d. 3 May 1976, Memorial Hospital-1500 E. Shotwell Street, Bainbridge, Decatur County, Georgia, USA (Age 79 years)
  Mother	Cecil Harrell,   b. 21 Sep 1900, , Bainbridge, Decatur County, Georgia, USA d. 13 Dec 1993, 1400 Tallahassee Highway, Bainbridge, Decatur County, Georgia, USA (Age 93 years)
  Marriage	17 Jan 1918	, , Thomas County, Georgia, USA   [6, 17, 18, 19]
  News Article	18 Jan 1918
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  Marriage Announcement	24 Jan 1918	The Post-Searchlight (newspaper)-301 North Crawford Street, Bainbridge, Decatur County, Georgia, USA   [18]
  	"Rich-Harrell Wedding.      A wedding of much social interest to the friends of both parties throughout the State, occurred in Thomasville on last Thursday night, when Miss Cecil Harrell was married to Mr. Lloyd Rich.  This was a runaway marriage, the couple being motored to Thomasville by a friend.  Immediately after the ceremony the bride and groom left for various points in Georgia for a several days honeymoon trip.      The bride is the beautiful and attractive daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Harrell, who was one of the most popular young ladies in the younger society set in Bainbridge, groom is prominent in social and business circles and is connected with Rich Auto Supply Co.      The Post-Search Light joins in with the friends of this couple in wishing them much happiness in their future life's career."
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  Photos
  Family ID	F83	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Rebecca Gail Gilreath,   b. 28 Jul 1940, Wilkes Regional Medical Center (was Wilkes General Hospital)-1370 West D Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA (Age 83 years)
  Marriage	5 Nov 1966	First Baptist Church-47 Covington Road, Avondale Estates, Dekalb County, Georgia, USA   [20]
  	Wedding Announcement:    "Saturday, November 5th, at 4 o'clock, in the First Baptist Church of Avondale Estates, was the scene of the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gray Rich.  Mrs. Rich was the former Rebecca Gail Barefield of North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, daughter of Mrs. J. B. Gilreath.  Mr. Rich, of Bainbridge, Ga., is the son of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Rich, Sr.  The Reverend Truett Gannon, pastor, performed the impressive double ring ceremony.    The interior of the church was lovely with green and white decorations. Two fern trees were centered with a large white arrangement of mums and gladioli.    Prior to the entrance of the wedding party, a program of nuptial music was presented by Miss Betty Sharpe, organist, and Mrs. Jeanine Andrews, soloist.  Mrs. Andrews sang "Because" and at the close of the ceremony she sang "The Lord's Prayer".    The bride was attended by Mr. Rich niece, Miss Cecile Partee of Bainbridge, Georgia.  She wore a dress and coat of aqua silk and carried long stemmed yellow roses.    The best man was Mr. Rich's father, R. L. Rich, Sr., of Bainbridge, Ga., and the ushers included R. L. Rich Jr., James E. Partee, Billy K. Reynolds, and Lee Parker, of Bainbridge, Ga., and R. M. Murphy and C. L. Straughan of Atlanta, Ga.    The bride was beautiful in a three piece pale yellow silk suit.  She carried a bridal bouquet of white gardenias.    The bride's mother was ill, and unable to attend the ceremony.  The family was represented by Mrs. I. C. Meadows, a very close friend.  She wore a suit of pink silk and a corsage of yellow roses.    Mrs. Rich, mother of the Groom, wore a suit of green silk, and her corsage was also of yellow roses.    Following the ceremony was the reception, held in the church reception room.  Mrs. James Partee kept the Bride's book and Miss Frances Rich of Dallas, Texas greeted the guests.  The four tiered wedding cake was served by Mrs. R. L. Rich Jr., and punch was served by Mrs. Roscoe Simpson of Macon, niece of the groom, and Miss Gudy Ellison, of Atlanta, former roommate of the bride.    Out of town guests included Mr. & Mrs. R. L. Rich, Sr., Mr & Mrs. R. L. Rich Jr., Bob, Joe, and Sue, Mr. & Mrs. James E. Partee, Jimmy and Cecile, Mr. & Mrs. Sonny Jeffords, Mr. Lee Parker.  Misses Betty and Barbara Tonge, and Miss Sue Sims, all of Bainbridge, Ga.  Miss Frances Rich of Dallas, Texas.  Mr. & Mrs. Roscoe Simpson of Macon, Ga., and Mr. & Mrs. Henry G. Absher of Charlotte, North Carolina.    Following the reception the bride and groom left for a wedding trip to South Florida and Nassau.  The bride wore a three piece ensemble of green tweed with leather trim, and blending accessories.    The couple will be at home at 1610 Line Street, Decatur, Ga."
  Marriage Announcement	24 Nov 1966	The Post-Searchlight (newspaper)-301 North Crawford Street, Bainbridge, Decatur County, Georgia, USA   [21]
  	"Miss Barefield is bride of Mr. Rich in Atlanta Ceremony: The First Baptist Church of Avondale Estates, Atlanta, was the scene at four o'clock in the afternoon on Saturday, November 5 for the wedding of Rebecca Gail Barefield, of North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, daughter of Mrs. Jennings Bryan Gilreath, and Jack Gray Rich, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lloyd Rich, of Bainbridge. The double ring ceremony was performed by the pastor, the Reverend Truitt Gannon.  The interior of the church was lovely with its predominating color scheme of green and white in the decorations which were highlighted by a large white arrangement of mums and gladioli flanked by fern trees. Prior to the entrance of the wedding party, a program of nuptial music was presented by Miss Betty Sharpe, organist, and Mrs. Jeanine Andrews, soloist, who sang "Because" and, at the conclusion of the ceremony, The Lord's Prayer. The bride was beautiful in her three piece pale yellow silk suit.  She carried a bridal bouguet of white gardenias. Her only attendant was Miss Cecile Partee, niece of the groom.  She wore a dress and coat of aqua silk and carried long stemmed yellow roses. Robert Lloyd Rich, of Bainbridge was his son's best man.  Ushers were Robert Lloyd Rich, Jr., James E. Partee, Billy K. Reynolds and Lee Parker, all of Bainbridge, and William M. Murphy and C. L. Straughan of Atlanta. The bride's mother was ill and unable to attend the ceremony.  The family was represented by Mrs. Ivalee C. Meadows, a very close friend.  Mrs. Meadows wore a suit of pink silk, with corsage of yellow roses. Mrs. Rich, mother of the groom, chose a suit of green silk, with which she wore a corsage of yellow roses. Following the ceremony a reception was held in the reception room of the church.  Mrs. James Partee kept the bride's book, and guests were greeted by Miss Frances Rich, sister of the groom, of Dallas, Texas. The four-tiered wedding cake was served by Mrs. R. L. Rich, Jr.  Mrs. Ralph F. Simpson, of Macon, niece of the groom, and Miss Judy Ellison, of Atlanta, former roommate of the bride served punch. Following the reception the bride and groom left for a wedding trip to South Florida and Nassau.  The bride wore for traveling a three piece ensemble of green tweed with leather trim and blending accessories and a white gardenia corsage.  The couple is at home at 1610 Line Street, Decatur. Out-of-town guests included Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Rich, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Rich, Jr., Bob, Joe and Sue Rich, Mr. and Mrs. James E. Partee, Jimmy and Cecile Partee, Mr. and Mrs. Billy K. Reynolds, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Jester, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert L. Jeffords, Jr., Mr. Lee Parker, Misses Betty and Barbara Tongue and Sue Simms, all of Bainbridge, Miss Frances Rich, Dallas, Texas, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph F. Simpson, of Macon and Mr. and Mrs. Henry G. Absher, of Charlotte, North Carolina."
  Children	+ 1. Frances Gail Rich,   b. 14 Oct 1967, Dekalb Medical Center-450 N. Candler Street, Decatur, Dekalb County, Georgia, USA (Age 55 years) + 2. Charlotte Ellen Rich,   b. 6 May 1971, Tallahassee Memorial Hospital-1300 Miccosukee Road, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA (Age 52 years)
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  Family ID	F150	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	31 Aug 2023

  
  

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• Reference

  Gail Rich Nestor. "Jack Gray Rich". A Family Tree from Roots to Buds. https://roots2buds.net/getperson.php?personID=I320&tree=nestortree (accessed September 28, 2023).