Celebrating the life of
John P. Innes II (USN, Ret.)
Passed away on February 25, 2020
John Phythian Innes II passed away on February 25, 2020, a day before his 86th birthday. He passed peacefully at Spanish Oaks. He was a graduate of Williams College. After college, he joined the US Navy where he was a naval aviator, retiring from the US Navy Reserves as a Lieutenant Commander and serving in the Vietnam War. It was during his Vietnam service that he met his future wife, Marianne Berger, on the island of Guam where he was Senior Bachelor Officer and she was a stewardess for World Airways. Following his time in active duty, he obtained a JD from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA going on to serve as General Counsel and Secretary at Gulfstream Aerospace. He was an active supporter of the Navy League into his retirement.
He is survived by his wife, Marianne Berger Innes, three children, Valerie Brown (Jason), James Innes, and John Innes (Kristen) and four grandsons, Connor, Tyler, Maximilian, Oliver.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 2, 2020 at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 3 W. Ridge Road on Skidaway Island.
Interment will be at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Beaufort National Cemetery with United States Navy Honors.
So sorry to hear about valeries dad , our thoughts are with you
- Gene mobley, Covington , Georgia
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Colleen and Arran Bibby, Savannah, Georgia
I was so saddened to learn of your husband/s death , Marianne. Such a hard journey for both of you and your family. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy and prayers for you all.
- Kah Hering, Savannah, Ga
John was a terrific person and a great member of the Savannah Navy League. I always enjoyed his many "wartime flying" stories whenever we had some downtime at a Board meeting. His presence has been missed since his health forced him to pull away but he will always be remembered.
- Cliff Angers, Savannah, GA
We have many happy memories of years with John. We will sorely miss him. Our love to Marianne and the family in their loss.
- Fenton Bunny and Cooley Ludtke, Savannah, Ga
We love you and are thinking of all of you at this difficult time.
- Cameron Heaps McBride, Savannah, GA
Sending love and condolences to your entire family.
- Steve & Leilani Lowry, Savannah, GA
Marianne, Renee and I are saddened to learn about your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with you.
- Norman and Renee Sanders, Savannah, GA
I'm so very sorry for your family's loss.My heart and prayers are with you all,Marianne,Valerie,Jimmy ,John and grandsons.
- Lila Casey, Savannah , Ga
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the whole family. In thoughts and prayers we are with you in this time of sorrow. Wish you lots of strength.
- Josh & Klaus, Embrach, Switzerland
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
- Funeral Service
- 11:00 a.m. on Mon, March 02, 2020
- St. Peter's Episcopal Church
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3 W. Ridge Road (map)
Savannah GA 31411
- Interment
- 11:00 a.m. on Tue, March 03, 2020
- Beaufort National Cemetery
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1601 Boundary Street (map)
Beaufort SC 29902 - 843-524-3925
