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John ECONOMY

Decatur, Georgia

1930 - 2017

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DIED
May 8, 2017
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Decatur, Georgia

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ECONOMY, John Victor John V. Economy, died on Monday, May 8th 2017. He was born in Kalamata, Greece on January 5, 1930. In 1937, he along with his parents and siblings immigrated to the United States and settled in Atlanta. After graduating from high school, he attended the University of Georgia,...

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On Monday, May 8, 2017, my husband of 57 years fell asleep in the Lord. Our oldest son Victor, daughter-in-law Theo and I were with him when he took his last breath. Although he suffered greatly the last three and a half months, the end was very peaceful.
My husband was a hard working man who was completely devoted to his family. His children and grandchildren were his life. There was not anything he would not do for them.
My husband will be remembered as a good family man, a...

I have just learned of Mr. John Economy's passing. Mr. John was a very good employer and friend. He always had sound advice to give me and my prayers go out to Victor and his mom, Mrs. Jean Economy. May God encourage your hearts and strengthen you as the days go by in his absence. My late husband and I loved Mr. John. He was a really great person. Mr. John was a really great dad to Victor and they were like peas and carrots. God bless The Economy Family- Gina Callaway

Dear Ones - May his memory be eternal as we all remember the amazing energy and love John had for God, Country and Family. God give rest to his soul...and comfort to Jean and all the family...

My beloved father- in-law embodied decency, integrity and a tireless work ethic.
Fiercely devoted to his family, he loved his native Greece while wholly embracing his life in America.
Both a scholar and gentleman, he sought to do good to others.
He is profoundly missed.
Memory eternal Babi. May you find blessed repose among the saints. Kalo Parathiso.

I had Mr. Economy for three years of Spanish. We developed a special friendship as my father ran a business and took in a lot of coins and he taught me a lot about "war" nickels. I would go through the cash box each day and find nickels from the various mints for him.

He was a great teacher and had a tremendous impact on my life and taught me what was really important in life. My mother got very sick the very beginning of my senior year and he was very understanding of my dropping...

Deepest sympathies to the Economy family. Dianna Shrader (Bass High class of 1978)

To Mrs. John Economy and Family,

We are all so very sad to hear about
the passing of Mr.Economy.
A gentleman who always welcomed
my family with open arms,
a loving heart and kind words...

You Sir, "Will Truly Be Missed".
May his Memory be Eternal.

With Love Always,
George,Emerald,Alexia,Chris and Angeleki'

Mr. Economy was my favorite teacher. I was fortunate to be in his English class and Spanish classes. A wonderful person. RIP in heaven, Mr. Economy.

Rest in Heaven Mr. Economy. You were one of the best counselors to serve the Bass High School Students during your tenure. My heartfelt prayers and condolences goes out to you and your family.