of Little Rock, AR
February 19, 1937 - May 17, 2025
Jack Burgan, age 88, of Maumelle, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025. He was born on February 19, 1937 in Covington, Kentucky to his late parents, Dan and Willie Burgan. Jack served in the US Army as a paratrooper in the 11th Airborne, where he cherished his tour in Germany. He was a graduate of Northern Kentucky University.
Jack had a long and very successful career in sales working for Hallmark Cards and Gibson Greeting Cards. He was known for his sense of humor and quick wit. He loved his family dearly and enjoyed watching the Kentucky Wildcats.
Survivors include one son, Jeff Burgan (Beverly) of Oak Ridge, TN and one daughter, Elizabeth Wilson of Maumelle, AR; five grandchildren, Candice Owings (Eric), Stefanie Hartt (Arthur), Justin Burgan, Lauren Wilson, Matthew Wilson and five great grandchildren, William Owings, Jackson Owings, Vaughn Owings, Emory Hartt and Luka Wilson. Jack was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Jane Burgan and daughter, Jennifer Burgan
Graveside services will be 10:00am on Friday, May 23, 2025 at Riverwood Memorial Gardens in Maumelle, Arkansas.
Jack was a true Gentleman and a loyal friend and Patriot .
I will miss Uncle Jacks practical jokes. He always got me with one when I was growing up