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John WATFORD Obituary
John Bryan "Snook" Watford, 83, of Okeechobee passed away September 20, 2013. He was born September 10, 1930 in Okeechobee, FL. He was a graduate of Okeechobee High School and served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. He left Okeechobee in 1963 to work for Motorola for the next 30 years, returning to Okeechobee in 2010. John was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Okeechobee. He was a loving father, faithful husband and devoted friend to many. He was preceded in death by his oldest son, John, Jr. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ruth Fulford Watford; his two sons and their wives, Mark and Joy and Glen and Judy, his seven grandchildren and one great-granddaughter, and many nieces, nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, October 5, 2013 at 2:00 PM at the First United Methodist Church of Okeechobee. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements are under the directions of Buxton-Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory, 3833 SE 18th Terrace, Okeechobee, FL 34974. Online Condolences may be sent to www.buxtonseawinds.com
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Don Holt
September 27, 2019
death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal
October 1, 2013
I am very sorry we will be unable to attend Snook's service. We both feel deep sorrow for you and your family and, of course, we have our own sorrow. Snook was a wonderful person and true a professional for Motorola. I must add I never witnessed Snook losing his temper even under extreme pressure. We will all miss him. Ev & Don Holt
Dick Kampa
September 30, 2013
I have fond memories of working with John in the Motorola Ft. Lauderdale region office. He was a fine, honest gentleman who handled well the challenge of representing the company to the MSS community.
John Dowling
September 30, 2013
I worked with Snook at Motorola for about 15 years and he was a true professional. When I first hired on, he took me around and introduced me to our customers and it was very apparent that he was well liked by all. He was an inspiration to me and was always there when I needed help. His humor and devotion to his work and family will be missed by all.
Steve Brendle
September 28, 2013
Snook was one of the guys I could always count on to stay with a radio system problem until it was fixed. He was why Motorola was so respected in the industry and successful in S.Florida.
A life well lived.
God bless
Robert L. Simon, D.M.D.
September 27, 2013
Dear Mrs. Watford, Our thoughts and prayers are with you, we are terribly sorry for your loss. We think of you both often and hope you are well....Dr. Robert Simon, Lisa, Cathie, Jill and Janet (your old dental office)
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