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John Arthur Willits

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Lohman Funeral Home Port Orange

1201 Dunlawton Ave.

Port Orange, Florida

John Willits Obituary

John Arthur Willits was born June 4, 1958 in Daytona Beach at Halifax Hospital. He was the son of former Daytona Beach Police Chief Charles Willits and his wife Peggy. John was a 1976 graduate of Spruce Creek High School, and a veteran of the U.S. Navy stationed at the Mayport Naval Base in Jacksonville. He attended Daytona Beach Community College, and was a licensed Respiratory Therapist having worked at Halifax Medical Center. John enjoyed wood working, constructing kitchen cabinetry, and had a long time interest in Yoshukai Karate. He was a caring man with an active sense of humor most like his father's. Among his happiest moments were the births of his children. He is survived by his wife Sandy, son John Arthur Jr., daughter Madison Glynn, step-daughter Haley, brothers Jim, Charles, Jay, sister Susan Thomas, and ten nephews and nieces. A gathering will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at Lohman Funeral Home Port Orange, 1201 Dunlawton Ave, Port Orange, FL 32127 from 12:00 P.M to 1:00 P.M. with a service of remembrance beginning at 1:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, gifts may been given to the American Cancer Society in honor of his mother Margaret (Peggy) R. Willits, or A trust fund established at the Bank of America in the name John Arthur Willits, Jr. and Madison Glynn Willits. Condolences may be shared with John's family at www.lohmanfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Daytona Beach News-Journal on Sep. 10, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for John Willits

17 Entries

Kristin Clayton

September 5, 2020

He definitely missed. Much love to his children and Sandy.

Cindy Martin

September 14, 2014

So sorry for your loss! Madison's face always lit up when she talked about daddy in class last year. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Ann Iler

September 13, 2014

Thoughts and prayers for Sandy and the family.

Gary Falconnier

September 13, 2014

He was one of my best friends growing up.We had a lot of good times miss him.

Teresa Jewell

September 13, 2014

John was my friend in high at Mainland and at Halifax. I'm thinking of you, his family and am so sorry for your loss.

Kristin Clayton

September 12, 2014

John was a good guy, sad to hear of his passing. Way too young. Worked with him over 20 years. Sorry for your and the kids loss.

Lisa Willits

September 11, 2014

Please accept my deepest sympathy and condolences in the loss of John.

RoseMary

September 11, 2014

So sorry for your loss. He was cherished by many including myself. The news of his passing brought tears to my eyes. I haven't seen him for many years, but I can still hear his laughter. What a fun loving guy. My prayers are with his family and he will always be alive in our memories. We shall all meet again one day! RIP

Jennifer N Mason

September 11, 2014

I am so very sorry for your loss!! John was a very caring person, I worked with him at Halifax and was always talking about you and his babies. God bless you and the family ! He will be missed!

Tom Rinaldi

September 11, 2014

I can't put into words what John meant to me. He was one of my dearest and closest friends for as long as I can remember. I felt I could share anything with him and usually did as he was a great listener. As long as I draw breath, I will always cherish all the great times we spent together. I feel like a little part of me died Friday. He was like the brother I never had. RIP Juanza. You will always be in my thoughts.

Emma Herbrand

September 11, 2014

I'm so sorry for your loss. John and I went to school together for Respiratory, and latter worked at Halifax hospital. He was a loving father and great friend. God bless him and his family and extended family.

debbie taylor

September 10, 2014

I am so sorry and my thoughts and prayers are for his family. I knew John from outside work and at Halifax. He was a great person and always smiling. His father and mine were great friends as well. I am so sorry for your loss

mona breedlove

September 10, 2014

I was so sorry to hear of John's passing. Sandy, I am so sorry. I worked with John and he was a good Therapist. I used to call him the "vent whisperer" because if I couldn't figure out what was wrong with my vent, he could. He was funny and I know he loved you Sandy. I remember when you two would eat together in our break room and I must confess..I watched you out of the corner of my eye, He practically hand fed you, he was so in love. His whole face would light up when he talked about his kids. I will miss him.

Valerie Hammond

September 10, 2014

John was a great friend and spent many a day and eve with me and my family. The cookouts, bond fires and just sitting around having great laughs. My daughters always called him Uncle Juan, they adored him as he did them. Although we have not been in touch in the past few years, he was always thought about a lot. Especially when going through photo albums and seeing those pictures of his fun smile holding my girls or them sitting on his lap. His heart was huge and very kind. You will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. My God comfort you during this sad time. Love you Juan! R.I.P.

Connie Fagan

September 10, 2014

I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. I went to school with him and remember him as a fun-loving person who was always great to spend time with. My thoughts and prayers are with Jim and Lynn and the entire family.

Curtis Morris

September 10, 2014

John was a great friend and co-worker,we traveled the east coast many times through the years on camping trips "just because"..He will be deeply missed but always loved by many.RIP.Good Buddy. :[

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