Jack Boyd Bristol

CMSGT Retired Jack Boyd Bristol, 74, of Brown Street, Pittsboro, NC, departed this life peacefully at home with his family Wednesday, January 15, 2014. Mr. Bristol was born in Durham County, August 22, 1939 to the late Jack Bristol aneessie Mitchell Crittenden. Jack entered the U.S. Air Force August of 1957 and served for 29 years, achieving the highest enlisted rank of Chief Master Sergeanee-9 and Wing Senior Enlisted Advisor. In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded ineeath by his brother, Jimmy. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Maxine Thrift Bristol, of the home; his sons, Mark & Martha Bristol of Pittsboro, and Michael & Melissa Bristol of Ft. Knox, KY; along with his grandchildren, Wayne Bristol & Ashlie Whitted of Pittsboro, Sara & Gra' Parker of Holly Springs, NC, Brian Bristol of Aurora, CO, Hope Bristol of Aurora, CO and Leland Bristol of Ft. Knox, KY. A service to honor his life will be held at Emmaus Baptist Church, 2430 Silk Hope Gum Springs Rd., Pittsboro, NC, 27312 on Friday, January 17, 2PM with Pastor Steve Moore officiating. A reception will immediately follow in the fellowship hall. A private committal service will commence at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be made to: UNC Hospice 480 Hillsboro St., Pittsboro, NC 27312 or Emmaus Baptist Church Building Fund, 2430 Silk Hope Gum Springs Rd., Pittsboro, NC 27312.