The funeral services for Joaquin “Jack” Diaz III, 68, of Plant City, Florida will be at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at East Thonotosassa Baptist Church, 12735 Knights Griffin Road, Thonotosassa, Florida 33592; with Pastor Jim Brady to officiate. The family will receive friends at the church from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Monday evening, July 8, 2013 at the church and again on Tuesday morning at the church from 10:00 AM until service time. Burial will be at 1:00 PM, Tuesday afternoon, July 9, 2013 at Oaklawn Cemetery, Highway 39, Plant City, Florida next to his wife, Virginia, who recently passed away 6 weeks ago.
A lifelong Tampa, Florida native, Jack was the owner of Diaz Lawn Service, Vice President of Gideon's International Plant City Camp and a member of East Thonotosassa Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joaquin and America (Vega) Diaz II and his wife, Virginia.
He is survived by his loving family: his children: sons; Joaquin “Jack” L. Diaz and his wife, Cathi of Wesley Chapel, Florida; Michael Diaz and his wife, Carrie of Thonotosassa, Florida; Ed Stewart and his wife, Emillee of Plant City, Florida; daughters; Cindy Strazzulla and her husband, Paul of Ft. Meade, Florida and Vanessa Coldwell and her husband, Scott of Plant City, Florida; a sister, Orchid Palaski of Tampa, Florida and 15 grandchildren; Corryn, Monica, Juliana, Jack Jr., Brooke, Camille, Michael, Nicholas, Vail, Sophia, Gracelyn, Hannah, Nate, Sydney, and Ava.
Words don’t even begin to express my shock, sorry, and sympathy for this family.
God knows the day and hour he will call us home, and He is the only One not surprised by these events. “Trust in Him with all your heart and lean not unto your own understanding”.
Jimmye and Gordon Hudson
I know how much the family must be grieving first Ginny then Jack! We do not question God but as much as they loved one another, I know they are together and with our Lord! I will miss my dear friends but I know they are in a wonderful place. May all the family find peace and my love and prayers go out to them.
Rena Yates
Jack will really be missed by everyone at our church and Sunday School Class. Ginny’s passing was a real shock and Jack passing has really devastated everyone. These were two of the most beautiful people that we have ever met in our life. We looked forward every week to seeing them at church. It is without question where they are now and their rewards are many. Jacks faith was impeccable even after the loss of Ginny. He was getting stronger each day. So lord you have taken two of the greatest people on earth to be with you and we will all see them again someday.
My heart goes out to the family. Ginny’s death was sorrow enough but Jack’s following so soon is a double loss. They were both such wonderful people and are now together again.
We will miss him in Magnolia Hill Park. Always so pleasant and he remembered me when I lost my husband which meant a lot to me. God be with you and your family.
Jackie and Mike I am so sorry to hear about your Dad, I did not know about Ginny either, It has been a long time seeing you guys, but I think about you two all the time.
MAY GOD BE WITH YOU BOTH AND YOUR FAMILIES.
MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL OF YOU.
EARL NICHOLS
My prayers goes out to the family, he was a loving person with a very big heart. He was always doing things for his uncle Robert and myself. I will miss him very much. Love Juanita
Jack was my store manager at Kash n’ Karry in Riverview when I was about 16. Many years later, he was a member of the choir I directed at Northside Baptist Church in Plant City. He and Ginny were sweet people and will be missed. They are home now, with Jesus. My prayers and thought go out to the family. Jack was a blessing.
This man was so sweet so was Ginny now they are together again. You will be missed up see you in heaven.
Jack was a wonderful Godly man that loved his family so much. You and Ginny will be missed so much,family gatherings will never be the same again….
To the Diaz family….
My heart breaks for each one of you for the lost of your father and grandfather. My prayers and thoughts to each one of you. Just remember Jack is in each one of you and will forever live on. YaHWeH’s will be done for the Glory of Him.
Our deepest condolences,
The Hiltons
We are incredibly sorry for your loss. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Jack was my store manager at the Kashn’Karry in Plant City. I always looked forward to seeing his smiling face in the mornings when he arrived at work. He will be missed. Prayers going out to the family.
Our prayers and blessings are with all of the family. Cherish all the special moments and memories of Jack as well as Ginny. They are together again in heaven. Blessings to the newest family member, Ava.
My sympathy to the Diaz family. May Jehovah God help you to endure the loss of your dear Grandfather. John 11:11, 38-44, Psalms 34:18
Sorry to hear about the loss of your father and mother. God be with you at this time of loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Sorry to hear this sad news . loved working for Jack . I just lost my mother on Feb .17 , 2013 . may GOD be with the family . love Butch & Carol
I attended high school with Jack at Jefferson High School in Tampa. Please accept my condolences.
My deepest sympathy to the family. Jack was a great man and a mentor to many people. I know that he loved his family very much and although that is true he is in a perfect place with his love Ginny and his savior Jesus and he wouldn’t come back to this old earth even if he could. But I as well as many others take great joy in knowing that we will see both Jack and Ginny again one day when we take our final journey.
Jack @ I played drums together for the Jefferson high school marching band.we marched many a mile in many a parade in Tampa fl.We went to the fair every year where the parades
ended.I met jacks wife at our 50th year reunion together with jack we visited for a while. I had no idea it would be the last tiome i talked with him @ his wife.I,ll see you at our next parade ,Jack!
To The Entire Diaz Family. We are thinking of you all and keeping you all in our prayers. Our deepest sympathies for your loss.
Jack was a wonderful man and father with a huge heart. He opened his arms to me anytime I needed it. From helping me with a job working for him, to borrowing the trailing to do my moms yard, to listening to me when I need to talk to someone, to offering to be a “step-father” after my dad passed away. He will truly missed.
To the Diaz Family: I’m so sorry for your loss! Please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers!
I worked for Jack at Kash & Karry and he was the best boss I’ve ever had. A lot of wonderful memories at 1757…My thoughts & prayers are with you all and may God put his loving arms around you and give you peace..
We are so saddened by the passing of Jack, as we were with Ginny only six weeks ago. He and Ginny were very special people. They will be missed dearly. Now they are together with Jesus. God bless you all.
Jack has been the caretaker of our lawn for over 5 years. The dedication of Jack and his crew is emblematic of the life Jack lived. He was sincere and honest and is now walking streets of gold with his Lord and Savior. To the family we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Jack Diaz was an incredible man, I first met him about 30 years ago, when mom was at the answering service…nice guy…you know just a passing thought for a kid in high school….who knew that as time passed our paths would cross again and with such meaning…. the history is long however, but when you know GOD has ordained such timing and impact into your life, you stop and take notice…I always felt a sense of mom with Jack and the family cuz I first remembered meeting him with my mom…Not to mention the life changing events he and Ginny had on my cancer recovery since then…Ginny gave me the cancer diet book.. I thank GOD for giving me the gift of Jack and Ginny’s friendship and linking them back to my mom with such peace and blessings… Hence the reason this hurts even more, I feel like I’ve lost a piece of my mom again…..GOD BLESS, in my prayers always, Darleen Davis
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Our sympathy for the family. My wife, Pauline (Leto)Baird was in the same high school class with Jack and we both worked at the same time with Jack at Kash n’ Karry. I was Jack’s assistant manager at Big Barn on Broadway Ave.
I am so distraught… i just found out today that both Ginny and Jack had passed. I cannot quit crying. while it had many years since i had seen them, they were always special to me. my heart is broken. Jack used to tease my oldest daughter, Jennifer, who i decided to nick name “Jenny” after “Ginny”… and they were both so attached to her. He used to tease her and tell her “that’s my daddy” … my daughter is now 29 and remembers Jack with affection. I dread telling her the news.
i am just heart broken… i am so sorry. they were the most special people in my life, but probably never knew it.
I remember your dad singing, so vividly. he was so nervous, but had the spirit. They were the ultimate couple, the ones who had spiritual love. I am angry at myself for not keeping in touch with them.
My best to your family, ad may Jack and Ginny live on as the ultimate example of true love.
best regards,
Cindy Stockdale
I am so distraught… i just found out today that both Ginny and Jack had passed. I cannot quit crying. while it had many years since i had seen them, they were always special to me. my heart is broken. Jack used to tease my oldest daughter, Jennifer, who i decided to nick name “Jenny” after “Ginny”… and they were both so attached to her. He used to tease her and tell her “that’s my daddy” … my daughter is now 29 and remembers Jack with affection. I dread telling her the news.
i am just heart broken… i am so sorry. they were the most special people in my life, but probably never knew it.
I remember your dad singing, so vividly. he was so nervous, but had the spirit. They were the ultimate couple, the ones who had spiritual love. I am angry at myself for not keeping in touch with them.
My best to your family, ad may Jack and Ginny live on as the ultimate example of true love.
best regards,
Cindy Stockdale
I am so distraught… i just found out today that both Ginny and Jack had passed. I cannot quit crying. while it had many years since i had seen them, they were always special to me. my heart is broken. Jack used to tease my oldest daughter, Jennifer, who i decided to nick name “Jenny” after “Ginny”… and they were both so attached to her. He used to tease her and tell her “that’s my daddy” … my daughter is now 29 and remembers Jack with affection. I dread telling her the news.
i am just heart broken… i am so sorry. they were the most special people in my life, but probably never knew it.
I remember your dad singing, so vividly. he was so nervous, but had the spirit. They were the ultimate couple, the ones who had spiritual love. I am angry at myself for not keeping in touch with them.
My best to your family, ad may Jack and Ginny live on as the ultimate example of true love.
I am so distraught… i just found out today that both Ginny and Jack had passed. I cannot quit crying. while it had many years since i had seen them, they were always special to me. my heart is broken. Jack used to tease my oldest daughter, Jennifer, who i decided to nick name “Jenny” after “Ginny”… and they were both so attached to her. He used to tease her and tell her “that’s my daddy” … my daughter is now 29 and remembers Jack with affection. I dread telling her the news.
i am just heart broken… i am so sorry. they were the most special people in my life, but probably never knew it.
I remember your dad singing, so vividly. he was so nervous, but had the spirit. They were the ultimate couple, the ones who had spiritual love. I am angry at myself for not keeping in touch with them.
My best to your family, ad may Jack and Ginny live on as the ultimate example of true love.
I am so distraught… i just found out today that both Ginny and Jack had passed. I cannot quit crying. while it had many years since i had seen them, they were always special to me. my heart is broken. Jack used to tease my oldest daughter, Jennifer, who i decided to nick name “Jenny” after “Ginny”… and they were both so attached to her. He used to tease her and tell her “that’s my daddy” … my daughter is now 29 and remembers Jack with affection. I dread telling her the news.
i am just heart broken… i am so sorry. they were the most special people in my life, but probably never knew it.
I remember your dad singing, so vividly. he was so nervous, but had the spirit. They were the ultimate couple, the ones who had spiritual love. I am angry at myself for not keeping in touch with them.
My best to your family, ad may Jack and Ginny live on as the ultimate example of true love.
Heart Broken at the loss of Ginny and Jack. only found out today 1182014 during internet search. Two of my favorite people, two of my inspirations in life. Have been crying for hours.
I met Ginny when she was working at a gas propane plant in St. Petersburg Florida. I was just starting college and had a black corvette, and if I recall she had a green Chevy corsair. She was so beautiful then and even now in her picture. We dated for some time but religion was a issue for us with me being Catholic. I visited her when she moved back to Plant city, and I do remember meeting her mom dad and family at their bbq’s. She was beautiful inside and out. God bless her. I don’t know why I thought of her today and I saw this posting about her and her husband here. I’m very sorry.
I met Ginny when she was working at a gas propane plant in St. Petersburg Florida. I was just starting college and had a black corvette, and if I recall she had a green Chevy corsair. She was so beautiful then and even now in her picture. We dated for some time but religion was a issue for us with me being Catholic. I visited her when she moved back to Plant city, and I do remember meeting her mom dad and family at their bbq’s. She was beautiful inside and out. God bless her. I don’t know why I thought of her today and I saw this posting about her and her husband here. I’m very sorry.