Jack William Corn

Jack Corn, 94, passed away on August 19 th . He was a Cobb County native who grew up in the Fair Oaks community off Atlanta Rd and graduated from Osborne High School. Jack developed a strong work ethic as a young child having several jobs including delivering the Marietta Daily Journal, working at Rogers Store in Smyrna, and was hired at 9 years old to be a “chicken toter” at the Sears Farmers Market on Ponce de Leon Ave. He liked to tell his kids and grandkids that he was financially independent at 8 years old. Jack attended North Georgia College on an ROTC scholarship before transferring to the University of Georgia where he worked his way through school helping his father in the egg business and “playing a little poker.” He graduated in 1953 and soon thereafter began active duty at Pope AFB in Fayetteville, NC. Jack married Ann McConnell in 1955, who was a girl from back home, and they recently got to celebrate their 69 th wedding anniversary. After his service in the Air Force Jack spent a few years running his family egg business with his brother Denver but they soon found another opportunity which would change the direction of his life. In 1956 they became Quaker State Oil distributors and founded their company Corn Brothers, Inc. The business thrived and they became the largest independent Quaker State distributor until 1974 when they sold their business to Quaker State Corp. Jack continued to run the company until he retired in 1986. His retirement didn’t last long as he was called out of retirement 2 years later and asked to be Quaker State’s next CEO. He took the new opportunity and moved to Oil City, PA where he and Ann lived for 5 years before retiring again in 1993. During retirement, Jack enjoyed many rounds of golf with friends and spending winters in Cocoa Beach, FL. Although Jack had quite the business career, the most important thing in life to him was his family. His face would light up when talking about his 6 grandchildren and his 5 great- grandchildren. He was a selfless individual and everything he did was for the benefit of others. Jack was a devoted Christian and always knew God was in control of his life. He “walked the walk” and was an incredible role model for those who knew him. Jack is survived by his wife Ann, his 3 children: Dana Crissey (Mark), Bill Corn (Treville), Beth Scott (David.) His grandchildren: Jaclyn Wood (Zack), Stephanie George (Noah), Jackson Corn, Marilyn Lester (Lamar), and Mary Beth Fahsel (Michael). He is pre-deceased by his siblings Denver Corn, Hazel Wakefield, Ruth Daws, and his granddaughter Taylor Scott. A celebration of life will be on August 30 th at 11:00 AM at Marietta Community Church with a reception following. Arrangements by Mayes Ward Funeral Home in Marietta. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Taylor Ann Scott Foundation (100% of proceeds benefits Cancer Research Institute), Marietta Community Church or Calvary Children’s Home.

Jack William Corn

October 8, 1929 - August 19, 2024