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Endicott: John Williams, 80, of Endicott died Thursday evening November 10, 2011 at Wilson Memorial Regional Medical Center. He was predeceased by his parents, P. Bert and Eva Williams, sisters, Eva, Dorothy, Carol, brothers, Bert and Harry, and brother-in-law, George Morton. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marlene (Morton) Williams, daughter, Kelly of Meriden, CT, 3 sons, Douglas of Endicott, Bruce (Heidi) of Endwell, Carl (Suzi) of Colorado, grandchildren, Christopher of TX, Aaron and John of Endwell, Heather, Haylee, Heidi and Holly of Meriden, CT, also 2 great-grandchildren, sisters, Elinor Swingle of IL, Delia Wittemen and Joan Finney of Binghamton, brother, Sidney Williams of Binghamton, sisters-in-law, Connie Norton and Jane Cunningham, brothers-in-law, Larry (Terri) Morton and John (Barbara) Morton, 2 special cousins, Linda Witts and Kathy Ashby of Carbondale, PA, several nieces and nephews including special nephew, Will. He was a Veteran of the US Navy serving on the Aircraft Carrier USS Bennington. He was employed at Link Aviation, and retired from IBM Glendale with 40 years of service, also a member of the Quarter Century Club. He was a Boy Scout Master. He enjoyed working with his hands making furniture, wood carvings, model airplanes, trains and boats which he loved to float in Crocker Creek with his grandsons and his brother-in-law Larry Morton. John was quick with humor .His favorite position in IBM was in the blood group, where he helped to design and assemble the Blood Cell Separator. John was known by most of the employees at Wal-Mart and Sam's Club. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Expressions of sympathy may be made in his memory to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220 or to the American Cancer Society, 13 Beech St., Johnson City, NY 13790. Arrangements are by the Coleman and Daniels Funeral Home Inc., 300 East Main St., Endicott.
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Jane Cunningham
September 12, 2012
Marlene, always enjoyed Jack's sense of humor and walking in the morning with you both. He is always with us althou not in body. His pain is gone and I am sure he is in good hands. I miss joking with him and especially greeting him with "Hi there you old fart." Love You, your younger sister Jane
January 24, 2012
Thank you to whoever has kept this online anonymously. It is still hard to believe he is gone. I miss you Daddy!! <3
January 23, 2012
I have waited some time to add my memories and thoughts to this really lovely guest book. So many beautiful sentiments are expressed here. I'm so sorry and so sad for all of us that have felt this great loss. Uncle Jacky always made me feel he was happy to see me. He smiled often and had a gentle spirit. I'm holding on to the hope that someday we will all be reunited by God's grace. I'm thinking of you in these dreary winter months, Aunt Marlene, and hoping you will be surprised by unexpected warmth and sunlight in these days ahead. - Connie Finney
Debbie Bell
December 6, 2011
So sorry for your loss Aunt Marlene and family. I remember Uncle Jack always being fun and how we loved visiting and playing in the creek. Our thoughts are with you and your family!
Jack & Debbie
Connie Norton
November 29, 2011
I'm Aunt Connie, Marlene's sister. Jack always called his little sister, because he was just 2 months older than I am. I will miss his E-Mail & great sense of humor, he will have all the Angles in stitches! IBM kept us away from Endicott & in Texas since 1964, so I missed living close to Marlene & Jack, but we kstayed in touch. Love to All, Aunt Connie
November 29, 2011
Marlene - I so sorry - we communicated via email and it was always nice to hear about the family. I also remember some of the great spontaneous get-togethers - God Bless you and the family.
Barb Vile
Bob Ponzo
November 28, 2011
Hello family of John(Jackie) and Marlene Williams!
Our deeply feeling for this moment. We loved John and all family, our time there during the 83 up to 85 was marvelous mainly due to meet persons like our friend John williams! He help me a lot off during my job in Glendale Lab, We have and keep the mug that he gave to Helena , his brazilian girl friend, like he said and laugh, always very friendly person! W thank to God to find persons in our way like your family, sons and daughters from Marlene and John. We will keep your smile and laugh in our hearts! And prayer always for his good spirit, good soul! I'm sure that John was received in the Jesus arms! God bless you All! We love you all!
From Bob Ponzo & Helena, Francine,Leonardo and Leandro your brazillian friends!
November 27, 2011
What a great person Jacky was!! He was a wonderful husband, father and brother. He was one that was very proud of his family. If one of his children accomplished something he was so excited to pass it on so we all knew how great you kids are. He and Marlene did a wonderful job raising you. And it shows in each of you.
Jacky was very proud of his Welch heritage. He would get so excited about any new information he could get his hands on regarding our Welch family. He was able to go to a couple Welch Hymn Sings when they were in our area and he wanted all his siblings to know when they were held so we could go also. Sometimes the Welch in him would show its face.
I was very proud to have him as my brother. I'm sure there were times he thought he would never get Dorothy and I grown up. But we got through it with his help.
He was a lot of fun to be with. No matter what the subject he could find something to laugh about. He already is sadly missed. I'm sure Dorothy was waiting for him and his sister, Delia, so she could show them all the ropes in Heaven!! I am missing a real, real brother.
Love, Joan/Aunt Joan
November 26, 2011
So sorry for your loss Marlene and Family. We will miss him and his easy smile. I started work in IBM in 1959 and John was my first "Instructor" he taught me how to make an Engineering change. Nancy and I enjoyed both of you when we were able to get together for lunch. We will be contacting you, Marlene, to get together for lunch soon. Love, hugs, and prayers, Nancy & Wayne
November 25, 2011
You will be missed very much. Especially Larry. He will not have anyone to power the boats in the creek.and talk about planes. Miss you very much.
Larry & Terri
Leslie Wilder
November 25, 2011
Our love and prayers are with you all. Unlce John and your home will always have fond memories in my life.
November 25, 2011
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. DAVE SAYS HE'LL MISS HIS MEETING WITH JOHN DOWN BY THE MAILBOX.HE WAS ALWAYS SO SWEET TO ME, SO CONSIDERATE. YVONNE & DAVE STRONG
Michele Darling
November 24, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss..John will be missed so much at The Greek House. He was a happy,wonderful man that ALWAYS had a smile!
November 14, 2011
We love you all, our hearts are iwth your family. during this time of sorrow. May God comfort you, ........... ...... I am sure he is having a game of golf with Dutch and Derk!
Robert & Bridget Allen
November 14, 2011
Bruce, Heidi, Aaron, and John,
So very sorry about the loss of your dad and grandfather. Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers. Bob Allen & Family, Endwell NY
Holly Smith
November 13, 2011
Grandpa,
I'm going miss those walks by the creek in your backyard. Telling me stories about all the different animals you see around there. I miss you grandpa. And I will never forget you !! I love you Grandpa.
Kevin Hinshaw
November 13, 2011
That's a beautiful tribute to your dad, Bruce. Peace be with you and your family.
Boy Scout Troop 202
November 13, 2011
God Bless the entire family in this time of sorrow.
Carol & Shane Neal
November 13, 2011
May God keep you and your memories comfort you in this time of need.
American Heart Association
November 12, 2011
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Peggy Stuart
November 12, 2011
Uncle Jackie has left me with many fond and happy memories. He was always there with a smile, joking around. I remember the story my dad told me about the two of them. They looked a lot alike and my dad, Sidney Williams, were partners in crime. Apparently my dad did something that really made grandma mad. My dad went outside and hid but Uncle Jackie was caught in the crossfire. Grandma Williams mistakenly thought Uncle Jackie was in fact my father. Poor Uncle Jackie is the one who took the rap on that!! All of these things I have heard from him, my dad, and all the rest of the family have really stayed in my heart. I am so happy I got to be part of his life. I wanted to wrap up a whistle for him and send it to him but did not get the chance. The reason for this comes from a family reunion we had a couple years ago. I was in charge of getting the kids gathered up so I just had to use a whistle. After so much of listening to it, Uncle Jackie kind of threatend me if I were to make sound come out of that whistle again. He then gave me his famous smirk. Like all of you, I will miss him very much but what a positive stamp he has left on everyone. My heart goes out to you, Aunt Marlene, Doug, Bruce, Carl and Kelly. I know if I miss him this much it must be worse for you. Uncle Jackie, you are already missed.
Kelly Williams Currier
November 12, 2011
Carl - that was great! But I wanted to add one thing I remember ( not that is was pleasant at the time or so I thought) was when I was little probably about 4 or 5 I would climb up on his lap when he was in his recliner and watch tv. The down side was he always left a grease spot on the back of the chair from whatever he used in his hair!!! And nobody could put me to sleep on a car ride like him!!!
I Love You Daddy and I miss you!! :(
Carl Williams
November 12, 2011
Like any child, I learned a lot from my father.
When I was but a couple of months old, I remember him holding me in his arms showing me the barn that was being torn down across the road so a house could be built.
A couple of years later, I remember sitting next to him as he drew a picture of a cowboy on a chuck wagon being pulled by horses. The image now vivid in my head.
From that point forward, I never stopped designing houses and never stopped drawing.
Knee high to my father, while at a family reunion, I remember him pointing to his cousin Bobby Vile telling me, “Do you see him? He's an engineer! YOU should be an engineer when you grow up!”
I am honored to now be an engineer but I don't drive trains.
Later in life, I remember many times my father asking me if I needed him to show me how to change the oil in my car. My stubbornness didn't need the help but the first time so I never accepted.
I wish I had.
I wish I had talked to my father about a lot of things. I imagine we all go through that.
I have had many ups and downs through life.
The highs are filled with bellowing laughter and the endless, beautiful smiles of those I've had the pleasure of meeting.
The lows are dark and filled with battles against the demons of addiction.
I know love.
I have felt hatred.
I have learned. I have taught.
There are times I have just sat and gawked.
No matter what I've done, what I've felt, what I've thought; the things I've seen, smelled, and heard; through all of the laughs and all of the tears, I have always carried my father with me and will always and proudly continue to do so.
God speed, Pops. I miss you dearly.
John & Barb Morton
November 12, 2011
Our condolences go out to Marleen and all of John's family in this time of sorrow!
David Dingler
November 12, 2011
Dear Marlene and Family,
Sorry to hear of John's passing. God be with you and your family in this time of sorrow.
We remember working with John at Link and our family friendships when our kids were little.
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