The Plantersville Connection has been inactive too long, and I hope that I can post an important thought, recognizing the death last year of Jack Wuichet. George and I were very much impressed with his life and commitment. He and Frances were always kind of us and to our family. I am sorry I am late with this recognition, but I know George would want these words placed on the 'Connection.'
Jacques Earnest “Jack” Wuichet died peacefully last Oct. 24, 2016, at his home after an extended illness. He was 83. A native of Monroe, LA, Jack was born on Dec. 21, l932, to Willie Walker Wuichet and Frances McCormick Wuichet. He married Frances Issac Wuichet on July 2, l954, in Dunn, LA. He began his working career in a furniture factory and served as a union organizer, working with labor union movements all his life. He was a 20-year member of the United Steel Workers. He and his family moved to Plantersville from Swartz, LA, in l973 and immediately became contributing, involved citizens. A staunch Democrat, Jack loved political campaigns and upheld the labor movement positions with passion and intelligence. He was elected to the Plantersville Board of Aldermen in l997 and served until retiring in 2013. He devoted many hours to the Town Park. The Town eventually named the Park the Grant-Wuichet Park to honor his contributions. Known far and wide as the “Can Man,” Jack for over 20 years collected and sold tin cans to benefit the causes of the Town of Plantersville. Over the years, he received numerous awards for his volunteer work and in 2007, the Mississippi Municipal Association granted Jack and the Town of Plantersville its “Excellence Award for Community Spirit” for his contributions to the good of all mankind. He also won the President’s Volunteer Service Award. A member of the First Baptist Church of Plantersville, Jack enjoyed people, public service, his family and all causes related to the “working man.” A celebration of his life was held Oct. 27 at the Tupelo Chapel of Holland Funeral Directors. The Rev. Danny Balint officiated, with the eulogy delivered by Rep. Steve Holland. Burial was at Plantersville Cemetery.
