Thomas A. Jacks was born on July 8, 1942 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. He was the only child of Curtis and Arlene Jacks and grew up going to schools in Missouri and Kansas. He graduated from Pittsburg High School in Pittsburg, KS where he met and later married his wife Dorothy in August of 1961. He retired as Police Sergeant from Pittsburg State University in 2001. They have two children, Mark of Pittsburg and Brian of Santa Fe, New Mexico. They have five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Masonic Affiliations:

Became a Master Mason in Pittsburg Lodge #187 in November 1965
Joined Royal Arch Masons Pittsburg Chapter #58 in November 1965 and served as High Priest in 2005
Joined Commandery in Pittsburg #29 In November 1965 and served as Commander in 1989.
Life Member of Eye Foundation
Joined Council #27, Pittsburg in February 2003 and served as Master in 2006 and 2009
Joined Order of Eastern Star Pittsburg Chapter #53 served as Worthy Patron in 1986, 1987
Is a Past Rainbow Dad for Pittsburg Rainbow Girls
Member of the Order of High Priesthood
Member of the Order of the Silver Trowel
Member of Past Commanders Association
Member of Red Cross of Constantine
Member of Scottish Rite of Ft Scott
Member of Mirza Shrine