Jack Dalton Wardlaw, a retired journalist for The (New Orleans) Times-Picayune, died Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012, at his home in Baton Rouge. He was 74 and a native of McComb, Miss. He is survived by his wife, Mary B. Wardlaw; sons, Terry D. Wardlaw, of Damascus, Md., and Edward B. Polk, of San Antonio; daughters, Ruth Polk Bumgardner, of Moen, Belgium, and Jackie Wardlaw Priest, of Atlanta; and six grandchildren. Visitation at University Presbyterian Church, 3240 Dalrymple Drive, on Friday, Jan. 13, from 1 p.m. until memorial service at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to University Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St.
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Jack Wardlaw was an exceptional man. A great writer with great wit and great love for his friends and family...Jack and Mary Wardlaw were good friends and supporters of my family during and after my mama died, and I'll never forget it.
My daddy loved to talk with Jack because they could talk together about anything--politics, the church, football, past and current scoundrels, food and drink---you name it. Daddy didn't do that with everyone. Jack was one of his best friends. To this day, I have in my office in DC a copy of Jack's November 19, 1997 column entitled "Recalling a Bold Pastor" which was published 5 days after my father died. Jack captured the essence of Arch Tolbert's passion for social justice. Jack had that same passion. Mary, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I wish I was there to support you the way that you and Jack always were there for me.
Nancy Tolbert
January 17, 2012
Farris and I were both honored to work with Jack. Farris as an editor at the Times-Picayune and I as a capital correspondent. A truly good, professional journalist, Jack was also a wonderful friend and a fun co-conspirator in the Baton Rouge Gridiron. Mary, our prayers are with you both.
Ronni Patriquin & Farris Clark
January 12, 2012
With deepest sympathy. May the memories you shared bring you comfort. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Marian R. King
January 11, 2012
Not only did we worship together at UPC, but we worked together at the Capitol for many years. I'm honored that Jack was my friend. God is with you.
Phil Oakley
January 11, 2012
Our deepest sympathies to the entire Wardlaw family. Judith & John Adams (Mobile, Ala.)
January 11, 2012
Our deepest sympathies, Mary. Jack was a gentleman, a possessor of great wit and intelligence. A first-rate newsman.
Roy & Gwen Brightbill
January 11, 2012
May God comfort you and your family during this difficult time!
Coy Boe
January 11, 2012
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