Jack Edward High Sr., 100, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026, at the West Ridge Care Center in Cedar Rapids. Services will be at a later date. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre are assisting the family at this time.

Jack was born on December 8, 1925, in Topeka Kansas, to the union of Teddy Edmund High and Virgie Mildred (Manier) High.

Jack proudly served his country during WWII as an Army Sargent. Jacks’ military occupational specialty was a draftsman. He received several medals which included the WWII victory medal, Asiatic Pacific medal, Army of Occupation medal, American Campaign, and the Good Conduct medal. He was recognized in 1945 as a MI Rifle Expert.

After Jacks Honorable Discharge from the army, he married the love of his life Deola Maxine Davis.

After Jacks retirement as a Federal Government Meat Inspector for Thirty-five years, he designed silverware jewelry. He and his beloved wife Deola traveled to craft shows for twenty-seven years displaying and selling his spoon and fork jewelry creations.

Jack served as president of the Cedar Rapids Negro League Organization and coached various Cedar Rapids peewee baseball teams.

Jack leaves to cherish his memories his children Deborah High (IA), Jack High, Jr. (IA), Denise (Patrick) Finney (GA), Jeffrey High (NV) and special daughter Kimber Jones (IA); grandchildren Sean Pendarvis (IA), Jack High III (IA), Antar Finney (SC), Tarra Finney (NC)and special grandson Minister Justin Jones (IA); many bonus grandchildren and a host of great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 78 years, Deola High.

The High Family would like to thank Brosh Chapel for assisting us during this difficult time and the entire West Ridge Staff for their excellent care of our dad. We also would like to thank those who reached out to us.

May God continue to bless each of you.