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John McWilliams Obituary
"Jack" McWilliams
John Victor "Jack" McWilliams, Jr. was born on September 25, 1945 and passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2017.
Jack served in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard and as a volunteer firefighter in many places, but most notably, the Myrtle Grove VFD where he retired with the rank of Captain. There is no telling how many lives Jack helped to save in his many dedicated years of service. Jack was also a very involved member of the Warrington Elks Lodge 2108. He enjoyed helping around the lodge during Bingo as well as serving as an inner guard.
He leaves behind his wife of 25 years, Glenora McWilliams; two daughters, Tami Santiago, Wendi Williams; three grandchildren of his daughter Wendi; five stepchildren; and numerous step grandchildren, great grandchildren. Jack will be missed by all of us and will continue to live on in our hearts.
A memorial service will be held at Trahan Family Funeral Home in Pensacola on Sunday Nov 19th at 3pm. (Visitation begins at 2pm.)
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Richard King
December 18, 2024
I knew Jack during his time with the Myrtle Grove Volunteer Fire Department. He was a good firefighter and mentor to me during my years there. He taught me a lot about the fire service and about being a human being. He did to guide me to the choices I made.
Sandra (crenshaw) Johnson
February 10, 2018
I met jack while he was working at builders ready mix with my husband at the time and my brother they introduced me and said his name was Fred said his Nick name was Fred Flintstone because he was short they said. Then him and Glenora would come watch pay per view wrestling at our house and I still called him Fred. He finally asked one day why I called him Fred. I said I thought that was your name that's when I found out what his true name was. He was a great man that LOVED his hot sauce (the hotter the better and peanut butter. He would eat it on anything and anything made with it. I just found out that Jack passed I feel so sad that I didn't know sooner. Glenora I am so sorry if there is anything I can do please let me know. RIP Jack.
Mark Caro
November 25, 2017
I knew Jack from the Myrtle Grove Volunteer Fire Department. I remember Jack as always being soft spoken and easy going, a great person to be around. Jack performed his duties at the fire department with due diligences and in a timely manner. My thoughts and prayers are with Jack's family. I will remember well of my time spent around Jack at fire department. Mark Caro
Tim Moran
November 18, 2017
Jack was my Captain when I made Lieutenant at Myrtle Grove. He help to teach me what an officer in the fire service needs to be. I have always looked up to Jack and will miss him. Rest in peace my old friend.
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