John Clyde (Jack) III, a former President of Entz-White Lumber and Supply Co., died peacefully Sunday, October 7, 2012 in Phoenix. He was 66. He was born in Mineral Wells, Texas, the son of John and Betty Entz, and was moved to Phoenix as an infant. Growing up in North Central Phoenix, Jack was active in athletics and school activities at Central High during the early 1960’s. He later attended the University of Arizona where he was active in the Sigma ALpha Epsilon social fraternity, graduating with a B.S. degree in Business Administration. Following graduation and while an active member of the U.S. Army Reserves, he began his career in sales with IBM Corporation, which culminated in being a top salesman including the 100% Club and the Golden Circle. He then left IBM to begin working in the family business, where he grew the custom shutter business exponentially over the course of a few years, before assuming the presidency of the business. After his presidency, he transformed the hardware and shutter business to a 100,000 foot retail and design center. While at Entz-White, he earned an Executive MBA at Harvard University and was also a member of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO). He was an active runner who completed several marathons. He also loved tennis, hunting and fishing. He later moved into real estate sales and development, a carer he pursued for the past 25 years. He is survived by his son, John C. Entz IV of Manhattan Beach, a daughter, Lori Xeller of Phoenix and his sister, Mary Grace Boice of Prescott. All were at his bedside during the final days. He’s also survived by his daughter-in-law, Kelly Entz, son-in-law, Christopher Xeller and four granddaughters Collins, Ellen, Marley and Karys. A Memorial Service is scheduled for 3:00pm, Saturday, October 13, 2012, at All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 6300 North Central Avenue, Phoenix. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower Street, Phoenix, 85014 or donate online at www.hov.org.
Mike Muriano
John:
Condolences to you and your family. I only had the pleasure of meeting your dad a couple of times. In that short time spent, he really struck me as a man’s man and someone that thoroughly knew how to live life. Best to you and your family during this difficult time.
-Mike