Jack D.

Eddy

Jack D. Eddy passed away quietly Wednesday, November 11th from a prolonged illness. He was a well-respected athlete, educator, and coach. Jack grew up in Bloomington/Normal, IL. After graduating from University High School and Illinois State University, he began his long teaching and coaching career at several Illinois high schools. Clinton High School, University High School, Rich South High School and finally at Lincoln-Way East High School where he was employed until retiring in 2016. His passion was teaching, coaching and working with young men and women to help them be the best they could be. He was inducted into the Illinois High School Football Coaches Hall of Fame in 2021. Jack is preceded in death by his father and mother Thomas L. Eddy, Annerose (Fallon) Eddy, and sister Barbara Anne Eddy. He is survived by his brothers Thomas wife Linda and William wife Tammy, nieces and nephews Anne, Thomas Jr, Kerry, William Jr, and Staci. A private family ceremony will be held. Separate "Celebrations of Jack's Life" will be held at a later date in New Lenox, IL and Bloomington/Normal, IL. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Arden Courts Memory Care, 7880 West College Drive, Palos Heights, IL 60463