Celebrating the life of
Jon Mett
December 13, 1943 - December 27, 2015
Jon Hughes Mett, 72, of Savannah passed away on Sunday, December 27th under the care of Hospice Savannah surrounded by his family and favorite dog, Hunter. He was born on December 13th, 1943 to John and Viola Mett in Milwaukee, WI. Jon married Carol Mallard on May 20, 1995 which joined their lives in an enduring journey as soul mates.
Jon graduated from La Puente High School (CA) in 1960 where he excelled in water polo and the clarinet; thereafter, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, and served for 6 years while stationed in Germany.
Jon, spent much of his working career with General Telephone (CA) and United Telephone (OR/FL) before retiring and moving to Savannah, GA to fully focus on his passion, which was training, showing, judging dogs, meanwhile, partnering in the daily operations of Carol’s Pampered Pets. He was widely recognized as one of the top AKC Obedience Judges. Judging and showing allowed Jon and Carol to travel extensively. He was a member of The Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, The National Dalmatian Club of America, and Savannah Dog Training Club. Jon, will forever be remembered for his warm smile and enormous bear hugs.
Jon is preceded in death by five UDT, UDX, CH, OA, OAJ Dalmatians.
Jon, is survived by his wife, Carol J. Mett, his daughter Jamie M. Mett, Justin, CA , sister Kathie Schaffer, Hemet, CA, step-children Jerry Blackburn and wife Mary, Cashiers, NC, Lisa Cooper and husband Graham, Savannah, GA, five grandchildren, niece, Amanda Randall, and nephew, Adam Shaffer, Ontario, CA. Jon will also be dearly missed by Hunter, Buffett, Keno, and Jimmy.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. on January 3 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Memorial.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Dalmatian Club of America.
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
If you recall my dog Kipper didn't like men until she stayed with you and Jon. He even got her to sit while he moved lawn gear around, which. Just wanted to mention the impact he had with his talent. Jon always had a huge smile and loud Hello for all. He build jumps and other equipment for me many years ago. I still use them. What a jolly man he could be, loved a good joke. I told him a joke 20 years ago. Every now and then, Jon would say how did that joke go. He laughed just a much each time I retold it to him. Chris says "may his memory be eternal"..
- Chris and Sandy Simon, Thunderbolt, Ga.
John was a wonderful man, and will be greatly missed. We are so sorry for your loss.
- Kevin, Marjie and Clara Moran, Savannah, GA
So sorry for your loss. I always looked forward to showing under Jon and Carol whenever they were in the Cleveland area. Jon will be missed.
- Kris Zielinski, North Ridgeville, ohio
I will miss his warm smile and lovely big bear hugs more than words can ever express.
- Susan J. Smith, North, SC
I will miss his warm smile and lovely big bear hugs more than words can ever express.
- Susan J. Smith, North, SC
I'm so sorry for your loss, Carol and family. Jon was such a nice man and will be sorely missed by many. His loss will be deeply felt in the dog obedience community. My prayers go out to you during this difficult time.
- Sue Vickery, Myrtle Beach, SC
Carol my thoughts and prayers for you and the family. Jon was such a sweet man he will be missed by all of us in the Obedience world.
- Bonnie Twitchell, Greenville , SC
Carol and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Jon was a wonderful obedience judge and fellow competitor. He will be missed. Melissa
- Melissa Poage, Columbia, SC
Carol, I am so very sorry for the loss of Jon to you and your family. Please be assured that I am thinking about all of you and keeping you all in my prayers. My love and sympathy to all of your precious family. Love, Jan
- Jan Daniel Crawford, Va. Beach, Va.
Our sympathies on the loss of a wonderful man. Tessie will sure miss sharing lunch with him on Tuesdays. Our love to you, Carol
- Megan, Carl & Tessie Simone, Richmond Hill, GA
Jon was a wonderful guy, a great obedience judge to show under and we are sadden at the news of his death. We are keeping all of the family in our thoughts and prayers.
- Bob and Gail LaBerge, Buford, GA
We are so sorry for the family. He was a great guy, always a smile and a big Hello for all humans and dogs
- The Wallace Family + Shawsi, Savannah, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
- Tina mcchargue, Portwent worth, Ga
If you recall my dog Kipper didn't like men until she stayed with you and Jon. He even got her to sit while he moved lawn gear around, which. Just wanted to mention the impact he had with his talent. Jon always had a huge smile and loud Hello for all. He build jumps and other equipment for me many years ago. I still use them. What a jolly man he could be, loved a good joke. I told him a joke 20 years ago. Every now and then, Jon would say how did that joke go. He laughed just a much each time I retold it to him. Chris says "may his memory be eternal"..
- Chris and Sandy Simon, Thunderbolt, Ga.
John was a wonderful man, and will be greatly missed. We are so sorry for your loss.
- Kevin, Marjie and Clara Moran, Savannah, GA
So sorry for your loss. I always looked forward to showing under Jon and Carol whenever they were in the Cleveland area. Jon will be missed.
- Kris Zielinski, North Ridgeville, ohio
I will miss his warm smile and lovely big bear hugs more than words can ever express.
- Susan J. Smith, North, SC
I will miss his warm smile and lovely big bear hugs more than words can ever express.
- Susan J. Smith, North, SC
I'm so sorry for your loss, Carol and family. Jon was such a nice man and will be sorely missed by many. His loss will be deeply felt in the dog obedience community. My prayers go out to you during this difficult time.
- Sue Vickery, Myrtle Beach, SC
Carol my thoughts and prayers for you and the family. Jon was such a sweet man he will be missed by all of us in the Obedience world.
- Bonnie Twitchell, Greenville , SC
Carol and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Jon was a wonderful obedience judge and fellow competitor. He will be missed. Melissa
- Melissa Poage, Columbia, SC
Carol, I am so very sorry for the loss of Jon to you and your family. Please be assured that I am thinking about all of you and keeping you all in my prayers. My love and sympathy to all of your precious family. Love, Jan
- Jan Daniel Crawford, Va. Beach, Va.
Our sympathies on the loss of a wonderful man. Tessie will sure miss sharing lunch with him on Tuesdays. Our love to you, Carol
- Megan, Carl & Tessie Simone, Richmond Hill, GA
Jon was a wonderful guy, a great obedience judge to show under and we are sadden at the news of his death. We are keeping all of the family in our thoughts and prayers.
- Bob and Gail LaBerge, Buford, GA
We are so sorry for the family. He was a great guy, always a smile and a big Hello for all humans and dogs
- The Wallace Family + Shawsi, Savannah, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
- Tina mcchargue, Portwent worth, Ga
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
