Jack Lester McGuirk, Sr., age 69, of Sarcoxie, MO, passed from this life on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, MO, following a short illness. Jack was born on May 12, 1941 in Greenfield, MO, the son of the late Timothy Isom McGuirk and Ruth Ella (Hanson) McGuirk. He had attended school in Lakeside School, near Carterville, MO. Jack had lived in the area all of his life, working for over 45 years with Kenny Neal Ford. Jack was an avid NASCAR fan, die cast car collector and enjoyed going to the casino. On March 8, 1972 in Miami, OK, Jack and Joyce Louise Rose were united in marriage. He is survived by his loving wife, Joyce, of the home; two sons, Jack McGuirk, Jr. and wife Heather, of Monett, MO and Wesley Aaron McGuirk, of Joplin; two step-sons, Ronnie Lee Cummins and wife Debbie, of Carl Junction, MO and Billy Ray Cummins, of Kansas City, MO; four brothers; two sisters; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a host of extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister; and two granddaughters. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at the Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery in Joplin. A visitation will be held from 6-7:00 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Arrangements have been entrusted to Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home, Sarcoxie, MO.