John F. “Jack” Sweers, age 91, went home to our Lord on May 29, 2017. He was born in Chicago, IL and moved to Savannah in 1987. He graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in Industrial Engineering. He was very active as an Alumnus, starting an Advisory Board, serving as Chairman for 4 terms and receiving the Distinguished Alumni Award. He started his career as a time study engineer and progressed to Chief Industrial Engineer, then to Plant Manager and Vice President of Distribution in the printing business before moving to the Gap Stores and retiring as Corporate Vice President. He was very active in the American Institute of Industrial Engineers and served as President. His favorite activities were golf, bridge and traveling the world. He served on several Boards while at the Landings and contributed many hours to the Skidaway Island United Methodist Church.

Jack is preceded in death by his beloved wife Judy of 68 years and his brother Pete and is survived by his four children, son Jay and wife Judy of Madison, WI; son Jeff of Santa Fe, NM; son Jim of Fayetteville, NC; daughter Julie and husband Tim of Virginia Beach, VA; 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 11am on June 24^th at Skidaway Island United Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Skidaway Island United Methodist Church.