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John Willits Obituary
August 23, 1951-July 7, 2016
Myrtle Beach, SC
John "Jack" Willits, 64, died Thursday, July 7, 2016.
Jack was born in Pittsburgh, PA, August 23, 1951, son of the late John Ward Willits and Janet Claybaugh Willits. He was pre-deceased by his sister, Janet "Janney" Willits.
He was a behavioral councilor at Myrtle Beach Middle School. Jack graduated from Davidson College in 1973, where he was a four-year letterman in baseball and was Honorable Mention All-American. He received his Master's Degree in Public Health from the University of S.C. For thirty-two years Jack was a band member of the "Mullets" along with Terry Amaker, Russ Flack, Bob O'Connor and Tom Smith, who all were his dear friends.
He is survived by his long-time friends, Molly Whitworth of Charles Town, WV and Mike Frye of Myrtle Beach.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, July 11, 2016, at Southern Palms Memorial Gardens in North Myrtle Beach.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Grand Strand Miracle Leagues, PO Box 7503 Myrtle Beach, S.C. 29572.
An online guest book is available at msfh.net.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Willits
Linda (Klipstein) Phillips-Ebeling
July 14, 2016
Jack will be greatly missed. His adult life mirrored his childhood in being a warm and caring personality. May God take him into His arms and rest in peace.
Lyndabeth Thomas
July 13, 2016
Jack is already missed. Such a good guy and good neighbor. Rest in peace, Jack.
Love, the Team
July 11, 2016
Thank you to Jack and his loving family and friends for honoring the GS Miracle Leagues in memoriam of Jacks life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Cory Wagner
July 11, 2016
A great guy who cared about people.he and mark will be in heaven talking about the good ole days..rip!!!
Pam & Peter Derikart
July 11, 2016
Jack will be sorely missed...he was such a unique and talented man...fare thee well, my brother...
July 11, 2016
My Condolences. Jack was a good man.
Conswella Mitchell
July 10, 2016
Jack was a really great guy. He was always positive and dedicated to helping children and families. He was passionate about helping others and music. He was very pleasant to work with. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers to all of his family and friends.
Peggy Ryals
July 10, 2016
Jack was a kind soul and a truly good man. Like so many others, I will miss him.
Dr. Z
July 10, 2016
Shared an office with Jacko for three years at DHEC and never once heard him say a cross word to anyone. Sensitive, clever, and humble.
Dee Robinson
July 9, 2016
May be the peace of God be with you during your time of bereavement!! He was a great man who touched the life of many youth and adults. He will be missed!!!
Jo Fesler
July 9, 2016
Your talent and kindness will surely be missed. RIP Jack.
Charles Conant
July 9, 2016
Jack was a gentle spirit who took the time to listen to children with broken hearts and when they were done sharing, Jack would then take a moment and give a word of advice or just a word of comfort and hope and when needed a gentle hug. His gentleness and kindness will be missed by many.
Jimmy Chinnes
July 9, 2016
What a bright light. A more peaceful man I never met. To know him was to love him. Sail On Jack, your work is done, and well done.
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