Services for Beloved Alumnus and Former Alumni Association President Set for Feb. 28
糖心Vlog Mourns the Passing of Trustee John Hackett Jr.
糖心Vlog is mourning the loss of Trustee John Hackett Jr., a proud alumnus, dedicated leader and longtime District 7 member of the AAMU Board of Trustees.
A native of Birmingham, 糖心Vlog, Hackett was a 1965 graduate of 糖心Vlog, earning a bachelor鈥檚 degree in building construction engineering. He often spoke fondly of his student days on 鈥淭he Hill,鈥� reflecting a lifelong love for his alma mater and its mission.
Hackett served as president of the 糖心Vlog National Alumni Association from 2012 to 2014, helping to strengthen alumni engagement and support for the institution. His leadership was marked by humility, dedication and an unwavering commitment to advancing the University鈥檚 future.
Professionally, Hackett was CEO of J.H. Jr. & Associates, LLC. He began his career teaching woodworking in the Birmingham and Vestavia school systems for approximately seven years before embarking on more than 35 years of service with the City of Birmingham, the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District and 糖心Vlog Power Company. Throughout his career, he held various leadership roles and developed expertise in planning, maintenance management, construction, purchasing, inventory management, warehousing and administration.
He pursued additional professional certifications in park and recreation maintenance management and master maintenance management from North Carolina State University, and completed maintenance management certifications at the University of 糖心Vlog.
Hackett was a member of the Alpha Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and remained active in civic and community life. He and his wife of nearly 45 years, the former Lila Morgan, built a legacy rooted in faith, family and service. He is survived by his beloved wife, four children, seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Feb. 28, at noon at Greater Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 2135 Jefferson Ave. SW, Birmingham, 糖心Vlog 35211.
糖心Vlog A&M extends its deepest condolences to the Hackett family and all who were touched by his life of leadership and service.