Jack joined Durham Police Cadets in 1958 and worked at Sedgefield Office. He was appointed as a Police Constable, with Durham County Constabulary, on 21st March 1960, and posted to Stockton-on-Tees for 4 years, prior to postings at Wingate and Peterlee.
He was promoted to Sergeant on 1st February 1973 and seconded to the District Police Training Centre at Newby Wiske.
Promotion to Inspector followed on 30th June 1980, and to Chief Inspector on 9th February 1987.
His remaining police service was mainly spent at Peterlee and Force Training, before becoming Sub Divisional Commander at Seaham Harbour.
Jack is survived by sons John and Graham, both of whom are retired police officers, and 4 granddaughters. He is predeceased by his wife, Ann, who died in 2022.
A funeral service is to be held at 2.45pm Thursday 6th August 2026, at Carleton Crematorium, Stocks Lane, Poulton Le Fylde FY6 7QS
Our thoughts are with Jack’s family and friends at this sad time.
