John “Jack” Winstanley Dimond V was the beloved first of three children born to John IV and Kim Dimond, arriving August 10, 1989, in Longview, Texas. On June 6, 2018, Jack passed from this world to join his mom, Kim, to forever be with their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Jack will always be remembered for his quick wit and ability to have others rolling in laughter. He had a way of lifting others up in times of need and helping others take steps to resolve problems. Jack was an encourager and even through his own trials, continued to reach out and be a light for friends and family. He had a clear determination to press forward despite his own life’s obstacles.
Graduating from Spring Hill High School in Longview in 2007, Jack was an excellent student and a standout varsity basketball player. He traveled widely with his family and loved adventures. Sports remained a passion and he was a huge Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics, Boston Bruins, and New England Patriots fanatic. He enjoyed movies, fishing, rock music, and was a “foodie.” In school and beyond Jack was very popular as others were drawn to him. After graduation, Jack attended Kilgore College and Tyler Junior College.
Family and friends were most important to Jack. Along with his parents, he adored his two sisters, Dr. Cameron Dimond of Dallas, Texas and Ms. Chase Dimond of Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was proud of his family and beyond heartbroken when mother Kim passed away in 2014. Jack was no stranger to struggles and would want his testimony known.
Jack’s own Facebook header gives a glimpse into both his levity and his depth. He wrote, “I do stuff and I like things. God and Recovery Enthusiast.” He was courageous in sharing his struggles with substance abuse and determined to draw others toward Jesus and away from that life. A close friend of Jack’s said of him that Jack would “get down in a deep black hole with someone just to pull them out.” He was always available, upfront, open and loyal – the one everyone would talk to about problems. In his own fight for sobriety, he found himself as a resident at Bay Area Recovery Center in Dickinson, Texas; where he learned to accept God’s grace and had become a sponsor. He was studying to become a substance abuse counselor and there, Jack gained many close friendships and found happiness in helping others.
Jack is survived by his dad John and wife Callie and her son Jackson; his two sisters Cameron and Chase; uncle and aunt Charles and Lyn Wright of Tyler, Texas and cousins Jeremy and Jonathan; uncle and aunt Brandon and Amy White of Diana, Texas and cousins Aaron and Shannon Hullum.
In honor of Jack’s sports fascination feel free to wear your Boston Red Sox and/ or New England Patriots gear to the memorial services. On Monday, June 11 at 5:00 pm there will be a memorial service at Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson, Texas; and in Longview, Texas on Wednesday, June 13 at 12:00 pm at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church.
Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to Bay Area Recovery Center Scholarship Fund, c/o Alumni Association, 4316 Washington St., Dickinson, Texas 77539.
Jesus said “I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me will have life even if they die. And everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.” John 11:25-26