Celebrating the life of
John B. Remion, Jr.
April 28, 1929 - May 11, 2015
John Baptiste Remion, Jr, passed away Monday, May 11, 2015 at Hospice Savannah. He was 86 years old. John was born in Savannah, Georgia on April 29, 1929. He was the oldest of three children born to John B. Remion, Sr. and Helen Stokes Remion and grew up in Savannah and Thunderbolt. After he graduated from Savannah High School, John became the first member of his large extended family to attend college when he entered Georgia Tech on a full academic scholarship. He graduated in 1951 with a degree in civil engineering and was commissioned into the Navy.
After his service, John owned several construction companies. At one point, he and his brother-in-law, Henry McDowell, owned Consolidated Erection and Roofing. When Hurricane Camille struck in 1969, they moved to Louisiana and were involved in the rebuilding of New Orleans. John went to work for the US Army Corp of Engineers in 1965 and retired in 1994 after 29 years of service.
John enjoyed traveling, golf, dancing, and good music. He loved animals and was a supporter of the Humane Society of Greater Savannah. John was a lifelong Lutheran and was a member of The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer.
John was predeceased by his parents, John and Helen, sister Joyce McDowell, brothers-in-law Henry McDowell and Rocky Leonard, daughter Angela Jones, and niece Cecelia McDowell Coggins.
Surviving are his devoted sister, Gloria R. Leonard; niece Kathryn Williams (Steve), nephews Hank McDowell (Lauren), and John “Sparky” Leonard (Lisa) , great-nephews Adam, Stephen, Sean and Matt, great-nieces Nicole and Stephanie and four great-great nieces and nephews.
Memorial Service: 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 13, 2015 at The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer conducted by Pastor Steve Hilgeman. A reception will immediately follow in the church fellowship hall.
Remembrances: The Humane Society of Greater Savannah, 7215 Sallie Mood Dr., Savannah, GA 3146 or The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 51 Wilmington Island Rd, Savannah, GA 31410.
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I am sorry to hear about John. My sympathy goes out to the remaining family and may God bless you all.
- ROBERT D. MORGAN (BOBBY), REGISTER, ga.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Debbie Mills Lightfoot, Savannah, GA
My sympathy to all John's family. Our careers with the Corps of Engineer overlapped when I was working at the construction of Russell Dam. He was a responsible, professional engineer and a good friend. May the Lord fill the emptiness you feel with many memories of the good times you had with John.
- Tom List, Elberton, GA
My deepest condolences to the Remion family for the loss of your dear loved one. During this most difficult time, may your hearts be comforted by Jehovah God's promise to wipe out every tear from our eyes, and death will be no more(Rev. 21:4). Also during the days to come may Mr. Remion's sweet memories fill your hearts with joy and peace.
- Thomas, Snellville, Ga.
I am sorry to hear about John. My sympathy goes out to the remaining family and may God bless you all.
- ROBERT D. MORGAN (BOBBY), REGISTER, ga.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Debbie Mills Lightfoot, Savannah, GA
My sympathy to all John's family. Our careers with the Corps of Engineer overlapped when I was working at the construction of Russell Dam. He was a responsible, professional engineer and a good friend. May the Lord fill the emptiness you feel with many memories of the good times you had with John.
- Tom List, Elberton, GA
My deepest condolences to the Remion family for the loss of your dear loved one. During this most difficult time, may your hearts be comforted by Jehovah God's promise to wipe out every tear from our eyes, and death will be no more(Rev. 21:4). Also during the days to come may Mr. Remion's sweet memories fill your hearts with joy and peace.
- Thomas, Snellville, Ga.
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
