Jack Owen Picklap

Jack Owen Picklap, 63, of Danville passed away on Friday, February 28, in Urbana, IL. Jack was born in Danville on August 30, 1956 the son of Otto and Lois Picklap. In 1981 Jack married the love of his life Lu Ann.

Jack is survived by his wife, Lu Ann Picklap; son, Jeffery Picklap; daughter, Kristen (Shannon) Stine; granddaughter Tessa Jo Stine; brother, Doug Picklap; brother-in-law Todd (Lisa) Goodner; sister-in-law, Nancy Picklap and several very special nieces and nephews. He was also fortunate to have special long time friends Bob and Wendy Brown, Dan and Melinda Ewbank and Dale and Connie Carlton. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Philip Picklap.

Jack graduated from Danville High School in 1974. He worked several different places prior to owning and operating Danville Industrial Supply Company. He was a muscle car enthusiast and had owned several Chevelle SS. Jack and Lu Ann enjoyed ballroom dancing, meeting some very special people over the years. Jack also enjoyed barbecuing and cooking for his friends and family. He loved going over to Bob and Wendy Browns on Sundays to relax and watch Drag Racing or NASCAR. He will be missed by all who had the pleasure of meeting him.

Visitation will be held from 4pm to 7pm Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Danville, Illinois, 3940 N. Vermilion Street, Danville, IL 61834. A celebration of Jacks life will take place at 10am on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at the funeral home with Jim Russell officiating. Burial will take place at Johnson Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requested memorial donations be placed in Jacks name to the REACH program at Second Church of Christ in Danville. Please join Jacks family in sharing photos and memories on his tribute wall.

Services Visitation Tuesday March 3, 2020 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Il 61834 Celebration of Life Wednesday March 4, 2020 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Il 61834