Celebrating the life of
John S. Heery, Jr.
March 25, 1929 - January 14, 2010
John S. Heery, Jr.
SAVANNAH – John S. "Jack" Heery, Jr. died January 14, 2010 at age 80. He was born in Savannah, the only child of John S. Heery and Nellie Lane Heery.
He attended schools in savannah and Georgia Tech. During his career as an electrical engineer with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers he was active in the design and building of the Clark Hill Dam and other large hydroelectric projects in the southeast. Later in his career he served as Emergency Manager for Disasters with primary focus on hurricane management until his retirement after 38 years of service.
Jack was active in the Southside Lions Club where he served in various positions.
He was an active member of Isle of Hope United Methodist Church serving in various capacities.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years Betty, two sons, John S. III, wife Diane and David E. Heery. His joy was in his grandsons, Christopher, John David, and Nicholas.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2010, at 1:00 p.m. at the Isle of Hope United Methodist Church.
Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be sent to Isle of Hope United Methodist Church, 412 Parkersburg Rd, Savannah, GA 31406 designated for the Christ Child's Nest, an orphanage that was dear to Jack.
Condolences to Jack's family. We hold Jack in the highest esteem.
- Marian & Leon Proper, Savannah, GA
Dear Betty and Family: Jack was a wonderful man, always a smile and a friendly remark. He was a beautiful Christain and touched many lives. He will be missed. In love and sympathy, Sandi & Alan
- Sandi & Alan Beals, Savannah, GA
Betty, We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers in the days ahead. God has given you such strength these last couple of months, it was truly a blessing. I am so thankful for our special time in November in Surfside Beach. That surely was part of God's plan too. We will always cherish that time together. He called me 'darling' so often. I think I reminded him so much of my Mother.. it flattered me. How wonderful it is to know that we will all see him again one day soon. Please take care of yourself. Your immediate family is so closeby, they will surely be watching out for you. We, too, will be calling you and hopefully be able to come see you one day in the future. God bless you, Betty. Much love, Nancy and Tony
- Nancy & Tony Coleman, Wilmington, NC
Dearest Aunt Betty, You know how much I loved Uncle J. And I know how much he loved me. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you so much. We love you. Mark and Juli
- Juli and Mark Garland, Phoenix, AZ
Betty and Family: You are being carried in our hearts during these days. 'God's grace is sufficient for you'!! God bless you!!! Jim and Barbara Rush
- Jim & Barbara Rush, Savannah, GA
So long dear Jack, we'll see you on the other side. Thank you for taking the time to share your love of Christ and most of all your generous friendship. You are the example of what our Father asks of us, to love and care for those you meet each day. I never saw you without a smile and an extended hand in greeting. Your love of Christ was apparent and could be found in the sparkle of in your eyes. To Betty and family, we share in your loss but are confident in Jack’s place with our Father. Love, Michael and Angela
- Michael & Angela Phillips, Savannah, GA
Betty, We share your sorrow in this trying time. Jack was a wonderful person and we shall all miss him. Clyde & Judy
- Clyde Griffin, Savannah, GA
Jack ran the kitchen at Bible School. His warm hugs and big smile will be missed! Martha Nesbit
- martha, savannah, GA
I knew Jack from our working relationship at the Corps of Engineers. I always liked him; he was a pleasure to be around. I'm glad I knew him and will always remember him.
- David Flanders, Statesboro, GA
Dear Betty and family, wanted you to know that we continue to think about you and to lift prayers on your behalf. We loved Jack and are grateful for the influence that he had on our lives and our family! We love you!
- David and Jenny Britt, savannah, GA
Condolences to Jack's family. We hold Jack in the highest esteem.
- Marian & Leon Proper, Savannah, GA
Dear Betty and Family: Jack was a wonderful man, always a smile and a friendly remark. He was a beautiful Christain and touched many lives. He will be missed. In love and sympathy, Sandi & Alan
- Sandi & Alan Beals, Savannah, GA
Betty, We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers in the days ahead. God has given you such strength these last couple of months, it was truly a blessing. I am so thankful for our special time in November in Surfside Beach. That surely was part of God's plan too. We will always cherish that time together. He called me 'darling' so often. I think I reminded him so much of my Mother.. it flattered me. How wonderful it is to know that we will all see him again one day soon. Please take care of yourself. Your immediate family is so closeby, they will surely be watching out for you. We, too, will be calling you and hopefully be able to come see you one day in the future. God bless you, Betty. Much love, Nancy and Tony
- Nancy & Tony Coleman, Wilmington, NC
Dearest Aunt Betty, You know how much I loved Uncle J. And I know how much he loved me. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you so much. We love you. Mark and Juli
- Juli and Mark Garland, Phoenix, AZ
Betty and Family: You are being carried in our hearts during these days. 'God's grace is sufficient for you'!! God bless you!!! Jim and Barbara Rush
- Jim & Barbara Rush, Savannah, GA
So long dear Jack, we'll see you on the other side. Thank you for taking the time to share your love of Christ and most of all your generous friendship. You are the example of what our Father asks of us, to love and care for those you meet each day. I never saw you without a smile and an extended hand in greeting. Your love of Christ was apparent and could be found in the sparkle of in your eyes. To Betty and family, we share in your loss but are confident in Jack’s place with our Father. Love, Michael and Angela
- Michael & Angela Phillips, Savannah, GA
Betty, We share your sorrow in this trying time. Jack was a wonderful person and we shall all miss him. Clyde & Judy
- Clyde Griffin, Savannah, GA
Jack ran the kitchen at Bible School. His warm hugs and big smile will be missed! Martha Nesbit
- martha, savannah, GA
I knew Jack from our working relationship at the Corps of Engineers. I always liked him; he was a pleasure to be around. I'm glad I knew him and will always remember him.
- David Flanders, Statesboro, GA
Dear Betty and family, wanted you to know that we continue to think about you and to lift prayers on your behalf. We loved Jack and are grateful for the influence that he had on our lives and our family! We love you!
- David and Jenny Britt, savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
