In Memory of Jack Danner


To all our members and supporters it is with great sadness that we report the unexpected passing of our longtime Treasurer Jack Danner. We ask you to keep Lucy and the Danner family in your prayers. We will share more details as they become available. Jack was a true gentleman in every sense of the word and a great friend to many. He will be sorely missed!

Steve Reno


John “Jack” Joseph Danner, Jr., age 83, of Chattanooga passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023 in a local hospital.

He was born February 19, 1940 in Mobile, AL to the late Helen & John Danner, Sr.

He actively volunteered at Tennessee Aquarium, Ronald McDonald Family Room, the Community Kitchen and was a longtime Treasurer of ChattaBama Club. Jack was an Elder Emeritus for his 15 years of service at Rivermont Presbyterian Church. He previously served as the Moderator of the East Tennessee Presbytery. Prior to coming to Rivermont, Jack was an Elder and Deacon at First Presbyterian Church in Fort Payne, Alabama.

He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Springhill College in Mobile, Alabama and his Master of Business Administration from Mississippi State University.

Jack was a member of the United States Army and served a tour of duty in Vietnam.

His brothers, William Danner and Joseph Francis Danner preceded him in death.

Survivors include his loving wife of nearly 59 years, Lucy Martin Danner; daughters, Katherine Danner of Marietta, GA, Julianne (Andrew) Love of Dothan, AL; brother, Garin (Debbie) Danner of Mobile, AL; sister-in-law, Eleanor Danner of Slidell, LA; brother-in-law Marvin (Diana) Martin of Anniston, AL; grandchildren, William Love, John Love, and Anna Kate Love; and several nieces and nephews.


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