Rev. John Jay Kuritz Jr.

Rev. John Jay Kuritz Jr. obituary, Pensacola, FL

Rev. John Jay Kuritz Jr.

John Kuritz Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Faith Chapel Funeral Homes - North Chapel on Dec. 8, 2024.

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The Reverend, John J. Kuritz Jr. passed away at 82 years of age on Friday December 6, 2024. "Brother John" retired from the United States Air Force (USAF) after 21 years of Service to his Country. He went on to his service of God and became an Ordained Minister. He proudly served God as the Pastor at Farm Hill United Methodist Church for 20 years, and then at Wesley Memorial Church, Pace, FL. Brother John was a devoted Christian, a loving husband, brother, grandfather and great grandfather. Brother John, and his lovely wife Emily, eloped on her 18th birthday and were married for 64 years this past June 11, 2024.
Brother John is survived by his wife Emily, their three children, Linda Kuritz Barefoot, John J. Kuritz III & wife Vicky, Richard R. Kuritz & his wife Kate Bedell. They have five grandsons John, Brent, Taylor, Tyler, and Travis, and eight great grandchildren Madison, Hudson, Matthew, Mia, Skylar, Isabella, Riley and Chase.
Visitation will be at Farm Hill Fellowship Church, 1251 Muscogee Rd., Cantonment, FL 32533, on December 12, 2024, at 11:00. Service and burial will follow at 12:00. Please come to rejoice in the life of Brother John.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements. You may express condolences online at www.fcfhs.com.

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Joe Paschal

December 11, 2024

Can't begin to express my sadness about Brother John's passing! Brother John has been such a Special Blessing to the Seniors and me here at the CLYDE L. GRACEY COMMUNITY CENTER!!! Brother John ALWAYS had a HUGE SMILE and WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT for Everyone
which meant so much to all of us here at the Center! Brother John would lead us in Prayers before our Luncheons and Special Events when he was available which Always got us off to a Great Start!!

Brother John will be GREATLY MISSED and EMILY and all Brother John's Family are in our THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS!!!

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