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John Featherston Obituary
John R. Featherston passed from this life into his eternal rest on Sunday, August 7, 2011, after a battle with lung cancer. At his request there will be no service. He will be buried in the Family Cemetery on his property with his family present.
John was the 10th child born to James William and Ruby Wilson Featherston on May 20, 1932, in Gatesville, Texas. He attended schools in Gatesville, and he married Mavis Spencer on September 19, 1955.
They moved to Bryan, Texas, in June 1966, where he became manager for Bryan Iron and Metal Co. He later opened John's Salvage in Bryan, retiring and closing the business in 1987.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Robert, William, George, Earl and Albert; sisters, Gladys Moore and Jane Moore.
Survivors include his wife, Mavis; son, Danny Featherston; daughters, Loretta Featherston and Gina Jamison, and son-in-law, Stacey Jamison; grandsons, Jason Featherston, Justin Featherston and fiancé, Marissa Sauser, Jonathan Jamison and Joshua Jamison; brother, Jim Featherston and wife, Faye; sister, Juanita Shelton, and sisters-in-law, Lois Featherston and Mattie Lee Cox; many nieces, nephews, and friends.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Featherston
August 15, 2011
To The Featherston Family:
My deepest condolences on your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Rose Sauser
cheryl acton
August 12, 2011
Our prayers go out to you and your family.
Holly & Ted Jamison
August 12, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers our with you all.
Dad's final tour of the place
Gina Jamison
August 12, 2011
I will miss my Dad but am glad that he is not suffering the immense pain that he was in. He told us he did not want to be a burden to anyone, which is just like him, always thinking of others instead of himself. I am honored to have walked behind him on his tractor for the last time as my husband gave him that ride to his final resting place on the hill above his beloved catfish hole. Rest easy Paw paw see you when we get there.
Judy Riley
August 11, 2011
John was and will always be one of the best men I ever knew. He helped buy me my first car(at a car auction) and was the first person to tell me that I was going to have two "mean" boys when the doctor told us we were going to have twins. This world has truly lost a great person but heaven has gained a wonderful angle. John will forever have a place in my heart. I love all of you and wish I could have been there today to see him ride on his tractor for the last time.
Melissa Moore
August 11, 2011
I have been so blessed and proud to know Uncle John and call him (and all of you) family. I know how proud he was of each of you. I can't ever remember him without a smile-even one of the last times we visited, he still found something to smile and laugh about. Much love and all our prayers to you.
Sandy Boyd
August 10, 2011
The angels are rejoicing that another saint has come home.
Jerry Moore
August 10, 2011
You seemed a giant as you tossed me in the air at Grandmothers house Uncle John. Your warm smile, winning ways, and sage advice helped me through life's battles. When the roll is called up yonder John, I'll see you there. Love to Mavis and all the family.
paw-paw and me talking and watching the fish eat . Gonna miss him
josh jamison
August 9, 2011
Mary Moore
August 9, 2011
Uncle John was a wonderful man with a great laugh. I'm very grateful for the many times he helped me and helped Mom & Dad. Love & prayers Aunt Mavis, Loretta, Danny, Gina & family.
August 9, 2011
John was a life long friend of mine from 5th grade on.He was a good man and i will miss his warm smile.
robert powell,gatesville
Robin Culp
August 9, 2011
John will forever be in my heart.I know he is in a very special place in Heaven
This is not goodbye it's I'll see you later. I Love you John.
August 9, 2011
To the family,
John was my childhood friend and classmate in Gatesville. He was the same every time you saw him. We will miss him at our class reunions. God Bless his family.
Dr. George W. "Bill" Whitt, Round Rock, TX
melton moore
August 9, 2011
From the days grandma chased you from the bed with her broom, the days I read your comics at your first service station , There are lots of memories and , with you John, they are all good memories----memories I will cherish untill we meet again. God love and keep you till then. Our prayers or for those you left behind , They have lost a great and good part of their lives in your passing.
Elaine Hart
August 9, 2011
Rest in peace, Uncle John---I have such fun memories of you---Love you---Praying for the family during this time of loss.
Chasity Jones
August 9, 2011
You were a really wonderful man, you were funny and sweet. You had a really big heart, and would help anybody in anyway that you could. You will really be missed. I am so happy that your not suffering anymore, Jesus will take really good care of you.
tina kocman
August 9, 2011
My God help ease you and your family,s grief over the lose of a good man. God Bless!!
Michael Pishner
August 9, 2011
Che Dio vi Benedicta.
Jerry Mertz
August 9, 2011
Gina,
I'm so sorry to hear of your father's passing. I know he suffered a long time but I'm sure the love that you and the rest of your family showed him made it a little easier. It's hard to lose a loved one but I'm sure he had a long wonderful life. I know he was blessed to have you as his daughter. Take care.
Matt Moore
August 9, 2011
Rest in Peace, Uncle John. We had so many great memories at your place growing up. We sure will miss you & keep everyone in our thoughts & prayers.
Jessica Franklin
August 9, 2011
To the Featherston family:
Please know that my heart is breaking for you all as you endure the loss of John. He was a good man and will truly be missed. His suffering has ended and can rejoice in the light of our saviour. My thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Love,
Me and John shooting the breeze
Stacey Jamison
August 9, 2011
Blessed that he was a part of my life. Proud to call him my father and my friend. He will be deeply missed. He will never be forgotten. I will always love him with all my heart. No more Pain!!
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