John Emmet Spillers, Jr.  
 
   John Emmet Spillers, Jr., 82, of East Palatka, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2009 at his home following a short illness.  A native of Hickman, Kentucky, Mr. Spillers resided in Putnam County since 1999 coming from New Port Richey.  He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran of World War II.  He retired as a commercial airlines pilot with Eastern Airlines.  He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness in Palatka.  As his hobbies, he was an amateur photographer, an avid RV enthusiast and enjoyed working in his yard.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Jean L. Spillers, 3 sons, John E. Spillers, III and his wife, Sharon of Palatka, Dennis Spillers and wife Geri of Merritt Island and Randy Spillers and wife Suzanne of Jupiter, a daughter, Pamela Casey and husband Dennis of McLean, VA, a brother, Bill Spillers of New Port Richey, a sister, Betty Jean Bradley of Kentucky, 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held at a later date at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness in Palatka.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center, 6400 St. Johns Ave., Palatka, FL 32177 or to the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness, 201 Mission Rd., Palatka, FL  32177.

 

 

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Dear Jean and Family,
I am sorry for the late entry, but wanted you to know how very special you and John are to me and my family. My daughter just loves yall so very much and was very saddened with the passing of John. You both are such specail people and I want you to know you are in our prayers. If you need anything at all, you know where to find us.  We love you, and know God will take care of you during these times.

Sherry Wiseman-Sessor ~ East Palatka Florida

 

 

 

 

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