John "Jack" Williams Jr.
May 16, 1932 ~ August 6, 2020
Born in:
Orange, NJ
Resided in:
Fletcher, NC
John “Jack” R. Williams, Jr., 88, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020 at his residence surrounded by family.
Mr. Williams was born in Orange, NJ to the late John R. Williams, Sr. and Winifred Dunthorn Williams and was the oldest of five siblings.
Jack was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served during the Korean War. He was a Fleet Manager with Ford Motor Company for over 38 years. He was a member of Fletcher United Methodist Church. Jack was “Mr. Fix It” and could do anything with his hands. He enjoyed the outdoors, golf and adored his family.
He is survived by his wife, Rita Hyatt Williams; a son, Kevin Williams (Cindy); a daughter, Cheryl “Dee” Williams; three sisters, Sandra Noble (Don), Karen Gallagher (John), and Donna Bekefi (Bob); one brother, David Williams; three grandchildren, Jason Williams (Amanda), Doug Williams (Cortney), and Amy Jones (Mike); five great grandchildren, Jackson Jones, Ellie Jones, Whit Williams, Teague Williams, Rory Williams, a great granddaughter expected in September and an honorary granddaughter, Nicole Hensley and his dogs, Rookie, Lucy and gone but not forgotten, Toby.
A memorial service with military honors will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian at 11:30 am with Pastor Randy Sherrill officiating. A private interment will take place at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Black Mountain, NC. Groce Chapel services are limited to 50 people at this time due to COVID and face coverings are required inside the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to Four Seasons Hospice, https://www.fourseasonsfdn.org/memorial-gift/circle-of-love/col-gift/ or to the Asheville Humane Society, https://www.ashevillehumane.org/
Services
Memorial Service: August 13, 2020 11:30 am
Room: Chapel
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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Dear Jack,
You will be greatly missed. You were a good man and always such a wonderful host and friend when our family visited. RIP, my friend.
Sad news. My heartfelt sympathies to Rita and entire family. Fond and happy memories will help the healing. God bless.
Jack, you were always a joy to be with. A good man who lived his life to the fullest and enjoyed his family, his friends and the comfort and peace of his home. I truly believe you are now enjoying the comfort of your heavenly home. RIP cousin in the eternal light of our Heavenly Father. Aleta
Jack, you were always a joy to be with. A good man who lived his life his way and to the fullest. A good man who truly enjoyed his family, his friends and the comfort of his home. You will be missed but I truly believe you will be even happier in the eternal comfort of our Fathers home and in the presence of his perpetual light. RIP cousin.
We’re so sad over the loss of our dear friend Jack. We’ll always remember the fun times we’ve had together and will miss his smiling face and good talks. Enjoy your times with all the angels and rest in peace.Love.Larry and Jonna.
We send our condolences on the lost of you father!!!! Your neighbor in Pebble Creek!!!! Lifting you up in our prayers!!!!
Buddy and Lesley Taylor
“Grandama Rita”, Dee, Doug & family,
We are thinking of you in your time of loss and sorrow. Hold tight to your memories of “PopPop” and know that he will be watching over all of you.
Paul and Violet Palmer