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John Voight Obituary
Having lived in Florida for many years, he was a recent resident of Johnson City, Tennessee, with his longtime partner, Barbara Stankowski.
John is survived by his son John A. Voight, Jr., granddaughter, Angelina S. Voight, and his ex-wife, Kimberly L. Voight.
He is also survived by brothers, Raleigh L. Voight, Jr., and Robert (Bobby) Voight; sisters, Diane Meketi, and Dorothy (Dottie) Coley and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents and brother, Michael Voight.
John was a native of Norfolk and Chesapeake, Virginia. He graduated from Great Bridge High School in 1964. He went to TCC and ODU. He later accepted an Apprenticeship at Naval Air Rework Facility (NARF), Norfolk Naval Station. Later, he worked at NAVAIR in Alexandria, VA and Patuxent River, MD, retiring in 2002.
In the 1970's, he volunteered in the Junior Achievement Program in Norfolk, nurturing and inspiring young students in preparation for their future. He loved all sports and played many such as football, softball, basketball, golf and even enjoyed pingpong. He played for the Norfolk Neptunes semi-pro football team and also played in the Norfolk Charity Bowl for several years.
John will be fondly remembered by all who knew him. He was a kind and giving man and will be sorely missed and forever in our hearts.
Tetrick Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Johnson City, TN is handling arrangements.
A Celebration of Life service will be planned for a future date.
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Connie Haymes
August 27, 2020
I will always remember John as an incredible human being. I have had the pleasure of knowing John and Barbara for 6 years. John was always so uplifting to be around. He had a smile and kind word for everyone. One special memory is the day he and Barbara invited us to a baseball game and John taught my stepdaugther and I how to read the stats. It gave me an appreciation for the game that I hadn't known before.
Barbara Stankowski
August 24, 2020
John was my hero, my biggest cheerleader, supporter and love of my life for over 21 years. He was the kindest, most generous and giving man i have ever known. I will miss him everyday but the wonderful memories we shared will warm my heart and make me smile in the days and years ahead. He is my guardian angel now.
Barbara
Barbara and Henry Barker
August 20, 2020
So very sorry to hear of John's passing. Diane, Michelle and Chopper and the Voight family our hearts go out to you all during this sad time. May your memories of John be precious and sustain you all.
DONALD GREENE
August 17, 2020
I REMEMBER JOHN FROM HI SCHOOL. HE LIVED A FEW STREETS OVER FROM ME. we PLAYED FOOTBALL AFTER SCHOOL. TOUGHT AS NAILS HE WAS. I NEVER SAW HIM AFTER HI SCHOOL. BUT ALWAYS WONDERED WHERE HE WENT.
Ben Lane
August 17, 2020
John loved his football back in the day. We played together in the Va. Beach Men's Flag Football league. He was definitely the star of our team. I also worked with John at the NARF. He was definitely one of the "good" guys. RIP brother!
Major
August 17, 2020
John set standards for his brothers and sisters. Great atlletes. In one family !
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