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John Williams Obituary

WILLIAMS John Hoyle Williams, Sr., 68, of Jacksonville, FL passed away quietly on November 28, 2001, at home with his family by his side. A life long resident of Jacksonville, he graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 1951 and retired from Independent Life Insurance Company in 1994. John is survived by 6 children; Patricia Klaras (Donald), Kathryn Anne, John H. Jr. (who in 1998 preceded his father in death), Charles Victor, Joseph Daniel and Kelly Anne; 4 brothers and sisters; Edwin (who passed away in 1997), Joyce, Kenneth and Joanne; 5 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, his beloved 19-year old Siamese cats, Ying and Yang, and a large extended family. John received a heart transplant in 1994 and spent the last several years traveling and enjoying his extensive circle of loving friends and family. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 1, 2001, Hardage Giddens, 4115 Hendricks Avenue with Reverend Mark Smith officiating. Flowers are welcome as are contribution in Johns name to Community Hospice or the American Heart Association. Please sign the Guestbook at Jacksonville.com

Published by Florida Times-Union on Nov. 30, 2001.
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Tonight, Charlie and I are with Martha and many friends of John at a gathering missing his great smile and warm hugs. We come together for the 10th year with at least eight of those with John. He was a good friend and one that always loved our fellowship and fun discussions about politics in Jacksonville. He was a great man and will be sorely missed.



With love and affection, Teala and Charlie Milton

Teala Milton

December 15, 2001

John, We miss you especially at Christmas with the Power Club. Now that you are in a better place, say a good work for us to the Lord.

It's been a pleasure knowing you.

Carol Spalding

December 15, 2001

I WANT TO ADD A P.S.

JOHN WAS MY CONFIDANT FOR 26 YEARS. THE ONLY SECRET HE KEPT FROM ME WAS THIS. JOHN, WHO AM I GOING TO TALK TO NOW??? I WANTED TO TELL YOU I BECAME A NEW GRANDMA ON THE 5TH. LOVE, CHERYL

Cheryl McHale

December 11, 2001

Cheryl McHale

December 11, 2001

John has been a good friend of mine for 26 years. We met at Independent Life and shared so much in our long friendship. He was my "rain" buddy. We would follow a storm cloud until it burst and then sit in the rain. Also, we used to pig out on CJ's oysters and other times it was boiled peanuts. I just found out tonight John passed away. A lesson to be learned here: 2 weeks to not be in touch is a long time. I will miss John because he stuck by me through all of my foolishness through the years. Cheryl McHale

Cheryl McHale

December 9, 2001

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE WILLIAMS' FAMILY. MAY YOU TURN TO GOD FOR GUIDANCE AND PEACE IN YOUR TIME OF NEED.

DOLORES FAMILY

December 4, 2001

It’s always hard to say goodbye to Daddy’s, loved ones, and special friends. Today, I learned that we’ve lost all three. Friends that we make in life touch us in such a way that will forever make them special in our hearts. John, without exception, is one of the dearest friends I will ever have. He is the father of one of my life’s best friends and a member of a family that will forever be as dear as my own. He is well known by many for his good looks, wit, and charm but especially known for his uncanny ability to make everyone laugh. He not only shared a grand amount of kindness with everyone he met he also unselfishly shared his special gift, the beautiful gift of a perfect heart. Though he may have had more than his share of life’s struggles he never labored with how to truly appreciate and completely live life. Each of us should feel blessed to have been touched by such a wonderful man. Even though he’s physically no longer part of our world, his spirit remains to guide and comfort us until the time comes for us to meet again.

John Hoyle Williams Sr., with all my love and all the blessings from above, I pray for you Divine Peace. God’s Speed – Nina

Nina Creel

December 4, 2001

My love and prayers are with your loved ones - until we all meet again.



Your long-time friend,

Earl Leggett

Earl Leggett

December 2, 2001

He isn't gone, he's just away. Think of all the happy memories you all shared.

Senator Jim King

December 2, 2001

We'll remember all the good times until we meet again. Our thoughts and prayers are with those who loved you so much and are left to miss you each and every day.

Leonard and Barbara Williams

December 2, 2001

You were one of a kind, you always made everyone laugh. I will miss you deeply.



Juliette of Independent Life

Juliette Williams

December 1, 2001

Becky Stagg

November 30, 2001

To the Wiliams Family:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. John was one of a kind and touched each of us in a very special way. He will be missed more than I can imagine, but thinking of time spent with John will always warm our hearts and bring a smile to our faces.

With Love,

Larry, Linda, James & Jamie

Linda Armstrong-Marscheck

November 30, 2001

To the Williams family,



My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I loved Pappa John very much, he always made me feel special and loved. I will truly miss him.

April Johnson

November 30, 2001

With deepest sympathy.

J. David Sheppard

November 30, 2001

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