John Stowe Weems, Jr., 69, of Tallahassee, Florida, died October 1 in Tallahassee after a battle with lung disease.
John was born in Atlanta, Georgia on April 21, 1941 and grew up in Jacksonville, Florida. John proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1963 to 1969 during which time he was stationed in Thailand, Paris, France and Heidelberg, Germany where he was assigned to the U.S. Army Courier Service.
It was in Heidelberg that he met his wife of 41 years, Yvonne Irene Richard, who was from England. After returning to the U.S., John and Yvonne settled in Tallahassee where he attended Florida State University, earning degrees in Social Work and Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling. He went to work for the Office of Disability Determination until his retirement in 2003.
John was predeceased by his half-sister Constance Williams of Jacksonville. He is survived by his wife, Yvonne and their only child Andrea Weems Ryle and husband, Christopher, of Tampa, Florida; stepbrother Bruce Tomkins (Brenda) and stepsisters Claire McDonough (Tommy) and Eleanor Joyner (Steve), all of North Carolina.
Funeral service will be held 3:00 p.m. Monday , October 4th at Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home- Riggins Road Chapel. Following the service the family will be receiving friends at the residence.
Special thanks to the staff of Big Bend Hospice and Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. Contributions in John's memory may be made to Big Bend Hospice, Tallahassee, Florida.

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Published by Tallahassee Democrat on Oct. 3, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for John Weems

13 Entries

Eddie Beardsley

October 5, 2010

Johnny, a great friend of my youngerr sister Carolyn's (and of Tricia Ingraham next door), was my favorite "little guy" on Brookwood Rd. in the '40's and '50s. Every Xmas I'd go over to his house to see his "haul," stopping off to play any games he'd gotten. And thruout the year we played football, red light, or stitch-starch in my front yard, and in the summers we'd often take him with us for a day at the beach. Boy, I'll miss him. Wish I'd had the chance to tell him how much I cared before he passed.

Sandra Skousen

October 4, 2010

So sad to hear of Johnny's passing. Yvonne, I am sure you will hear from many of us who grew up together from Hendricks Avenue School to Landon. It wasn't mutual, but Johnny was my first "crush". He will always be remembered as a true gentleman with a quiet demeanor. Rest in peace, Johnny, while you watch over your loved ones. Sandra (Perritt) Skousen

Gwynne Brunt

October 4, 2010

Johnny was one of the nicest people I knew during our years together at Landon. He was a true gentleman whom everybody liked and respected. Ingrid and I send our condolences to his family.

Childhood friends on the boat to Mayport.

Carolyn Beardsley-Meigs

October 4, 2010

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Carolyn Beardsley-Meigs

October 4, 2010

Johnny was my best friend across the street on Brookwood Rd. I thought of him as a brother. We walked to school on our first day at Hendricks Ave. Went to the beach and mountains with my parents. Exchanged gifts at Christmas and birthdays. His mom fed us lunch as we played Canasta on his screened porch. I am grateful to have had such a good friend growing up but am sad he is gone. My deepest sympathy to Yvonne and Andrea.

Paul Touchton

October 4, 2010

Yvonne,

Johnny and I were together from about the third grade in Hendricks Ave. Elem. School through graduation for Landon HS. We played baseball together on the Jacksonville Jr. Braves in the 5th and 6th grade. He was always a kind, gentle and true friend. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Tom Picras

October 4, 2010

My thoughtsand prayers are with you. It seems so long ago that we were in High School having fun. Johnny and I were friends and everyone will miss him

Charles Johnson

October 4, 2010

I am so sad to hear of John's passing. John and I were friends in Jacksonville from the age of 10. We lived about a quarter mile apart in San Marco. I remember both of us learning to drive as teenagers. I lost contact with John and I am so sad at his passing.

Andrew Gaiser

October 4, 2010

Yvonne, Andrea and Chris-
John was a great man and he will be missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Peggy Rigsby

October 3, 2010

Yvonne, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I understand.

Bill Pericelli

October 3, 2010

Yvonne and Andrea
John was a good man who loved his family. He will be with you always.
Bill and Terry Pericelli

Powell Cotter

October 3, 2010

A great friend in my years at Gordon whom I wish I had seen much more of in the years after those. I visited with John and his Dad in Jacksonville and felt true friendship with John all through our years at Gordon. John will be remembered as one of the best people I ever knew. My condolences to the Weems family.

Tiffany (Ennis) Sudderth

October 2, 2010

Yvonne, Andrea, Crhis, and baby Ryle,

Take comfort in knowing that now you now have a special guardian angel to watch over you! Our thoughts and prayers are with you!

Lots of love,
Tiffany (Ennis), Harris, and Savannah Sudderth

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