Jacque Sosa Duck, known to many as "Jack," passed away on March 2, 2025, in Tyler, Texas, at the age of 77 due to complications from Heart Disease, Myocardial infarction (Heart Failure).

Born on March 21, 1947, in Nacogdoches, Texas, to Archie Hugh Duck and Birdie Mae Duck, Jack lived a life marked by dedication and service. He attended Woodlawn High School before enlisting in the U.S. Navy at 17. While serving aboard the USS Ingersoll as a shipfitter (welder), he earned his diploma. At 19, he married Cherri Pfeifer, with whom he had two children.  

Following his military service, Jack worked for General Dynamics and National Steel before moving to Ocean Springs, Mississippi, to work for Lipton Industries. His ambition led him to join the U.S. Secret Service at just 23, serving under Presidents Ford and Nixon. While stationed in Virginia, he studied Police Science at the University of Northern Virginia. At 27, he transitioned into U.S. Customs, where he thrived, becoming fluent in Spanish to enhance his work at the border. He retired from government service at 50 in Tucson, Arizona, but remained active, later working as a school bus driver for the Vail School District.  

After his first marriage ended, Jack returned to Texas and settled in New Summerfield. There, he met and married Lydia Cartwright Duck, with whom he shared 17 years of love and adventure. He enjoyed restoring old vehicles, welding, and mentoring his children and grandchildren. Known for his welcoming nature and warm hugs, Jack cherished time spent on his porch with family and friends.  

He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings Shirley Long, Anja Audish, and Jessie Duck; and grandson Nicholas Duck. He is survived by his wife Lydia; siblings Bob Duck, Bill Duck, and Ramona Ellen Metts; children Paul Duck (Staci) and Neco Gardiner (Joseph); stepchildren LaTisha Cartwright and Gregory Carpenter (CJ); grandchildren Michael (Kaeda), David Duck (Yvonne), Joshua Gardiner, Emily Gardiner, Devin Abercrombie, Grace Abercrombie, Damean Carpenter, Michael Carpenter, Gregory Carpenter Jr., and Karli Carpenter; and great-grandchildren Xander Gulbranson-Duck, Ares Duck, and Xayne Abercrombie, Xurie Abercrombie.

A service will be held on March 15, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Boren-Conner Funeral Home's Jacksonville location at 750 S. Jackson St., Jacksonville, Texas.  Bro. Scott Steele will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/  or Semper Fi & America's Fund https://thefund.org/