Jack Brubaker

John "Jack" Brubaker, age 74, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale after a long battle with Myasthenia Gravis. Jack was born on Dec. 27, 1937, in Wichita, Kan. He was preceded in death by his parents. Jack grew up in Lawton, Okla., graduated from Lawton High School and served in the United States Air Force from 1956 to 1960. Jack is survived by his wife of 31 years, Maxine "Micki" Admire, who resides in Bella Vista, Ark. Surviving children are, Debbie Plaskett, her husband, Don, of Lee's Summit, Mo., Jay Brubaker, his wife, Debbie, of Webb City, Mo., Chris Bartlett of Joplin, Mo., Lanie Ball of Bella Vista, Ark., and Brad McMurray, his wife, Lisa, of Winona, Mo. Jack is survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother, Bill Brubaker of Denver, Colo. Jack lived a full and wonderful life. He was an avid golfer, and at one time was the captain of the Horton Smith team. Jack was considered one of the best amateur golfers in the four-state area. Jack was very active in sports, having coached Little League baseball teams in Joplin, as well as spending many years umpiring softball leagues and officiating at high school football games. Jack was very active with the Joplin Elks Lodge and served as the exalted ruler in 1979 and 1980. In addition, Jack served as president of the Lion's Club in Greenville, N.C. Jack was a beloved successful businessman, having owned AAMCO dealerships in both New Bern and Greenville, N.C. On television and radio commercials, he was fondly known as "Grandpa Jack." Throughout his life, his faith was important to him and he enjoyed attending services. His family adored him, his children loved him, his friends looked up to him, his colleagues admired him and he will be dearly missed by all. Our faith in Jesus Christ assures us that this is indeed not "goodbye" but "we'll see you later." To our dear friends in Greenville, N.C., and Bella Vista, Ark., in lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Road in Springdale, Ark., and our dear friends in Joplin, Mo., please make contributions to the Joplin Elks Lodge. Arrangements by Epting Funeral Home of Bella Vista. Condolences: www.eptingfuneralhome.webs.com.