Arnold Jackson (Jack) Word was born December 16, 1948 in Hardin County, Tennessee the son of Mollie Lavada Bevis Word and the late Rayford Lee Word. He was united in marriage to Deborah Black Word on March 28, 1981.Mr. Word was a former heavy equipment operator for Irby Construction Co. He was also a former employee of Clayton's and Goodyear. Mr. Word loved his family. He was a good father and a good provider. He departed this life on March 1, 2007 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of Age 58 Years, 2 Months, 13 Days. Mr. Word is survived by his wife, Deborah Word of Savannah, Tennessee; one daughter, Frankie Jo Word also of Savannah, Tennessee; his mother, Mollie Word of Savannah, Tennessee; one sister, Clara Ruth Word of Savannah, Tennessee; and three brothers, Donald Word of Nashville, Tennessee, Roger D. Word and Johnny W. Word both of Savannah, Tennessee.Other than his father, Mr. Word was preceded in death by a brother, Raymond L. Word.