Jack Waghorn, age 87, a resident of Irving for 6 years, formerly of Amarillo for 75 years, died Thursday, October 23, 2014 at his daughter's home. Born January 9, 1927 in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of George Waghorn and Lucy Rowe Waghorn, Jack spent most of his life growing up in Amarillo where he was a star basketball player for the Amarillo Sandies. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II, and then earned a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from West Texas State. On December 23, 1948, Jack married Adele Thompson in Amarillo. An accountant for Diamond Shamrock Corporation, he retired after 33 years of service. Many happy retirement years were spent as part of BRAG (Better Retired Amarillo Golfers). This group of men enjoyed golfing and camaraderie no matter what the weather conditions. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Amarillo. Jack enjoyed delivering Meals on Wheels in Irving for the past 5 years with his daughter. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Adele, three weeks ago. Survivors include his son, Glenn of Seagoville; daughter, Camille Perez and husband Alex of Round Rock; daughter, Melanie Hollabaugh and husband Steve of Irving; granddaughter, Alexis Gross and husband Andrew of Chicago; and a great granddaughter due January 2015. Memorials may be made to Cal Farley's Boy's Ranch, P. O. Box 1890, Amarillo, Texas 79174. Private inurnment will be held at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery.