On behalf of the CAST of Old Town Trolley Tours of Savannah, I would like to express our condolences to family and friends on the passing of John. He was an absolute gentleman and a great ambassador for Savannah. He will be missed by all. GP

- Garry Patrick, Savannah , GA

RIP John. Thank you for your friendship. You will be missed

- Adam Nye, Savannah , Ga.

I will miss you, my friend and boss. You were a great man and loved by many. I will always think of you on Groundhog's Day. You were loved by so many at the visitor's center, and we will all miss you, but I will miss you the most. Hope to see you in the afterlife. Love always, T

- Teresa Willard, Savannah, GA

May God strengthen and comfort you, as you celebrate the life of Mr. Reed. My condolences and prayers go out to Tom Jeanquart and family.

- Jo Ann Pinkney, Savannah, Georgia

Rest in Pesce John and may God comfort those left behind.

- Dirk Hardison, Savannah , Georgia

I have nothing but the fondest memories of John! From the moment we met at Chatham county DFCS when I heard the lovely sounds of the one and only Herb Alpert coming from his office. I was intrigued and ran into his office and excitedly discussed all my memories of growing up with Herb Alpert and the Tijuana brass coming from my parents Hi-Fi. From that moment on we were bonded! We became fast friends and soon were introduced to each other's spouses and had many a weekend together. John and I shared many memories of attending private prep school and compared our experiences! John was the consummate gentleman and scholar. He was with me through some of the happiest times in my life and celebrated them alongside me. He was also there during the lowest points of my life when I wasn't sure which direction to turn. He always included me and took me into "the fold" of his ever-growing circle of Friends. My heart goes out to you Tom Jeanquart. I will miss you my dear friend along with many other people. Your memory Will live on in my heart and mind forever. Rest in peace my dear friend!

- Kristin Fahey, Savannah, Georgia

A candle has been lit!

Keeping John and family in my thoughts and prayers today. John was an example of true love in action. Kind, uplifting, and in an tourism industry that all too often can devolve into mere faction, John was the consummate gentleman, the one who wanted to help, who encouraged the rest of us...all of us. Blessings, John and keeping your loved ones in prayers of peace.

- Chase Anderson, Savannah, Georgia

I am so thankful to have had a friendship with John, I miss him and his fun stories so very much. Tom, I wish I had words that could take your pain away. I know John is rejoicing in Heaven with Zoolander rubbing on his ankles. We will all see him again when we are called home to paradise. Sending you love and prayers.

- Kelli Lee, Savannah, GA

Tom, my heart goes out to you...may you find some comfort in the deepest love of family and friends. Love, Brion

- Brion Ehret, Savannah, Georgia

Like my friend Barry L once said, “If John isn’t welcomed to Heaven, I don’t want to go there.”

- Lois Hill, Savannah , Ga

I knew John through work. He truly was a very kind man and ‘easy to talk to.’ And w his gentleness was laughter and humor. Humor, I said as a DFCS employee, never leave home without it. And John’s humor brightened any day I saw him and helped relieve anxiety and the stress of work. With due deference to all my friends, but patriarchal societies by some of that time rendered ‘caring’ and ‘nurturing’ as the provenance of ‘women’ and, hence, ‘social work’ was deemed to be a career for women primarily and not men. Such a tragic view of careers. Caring and nurturing belong obviously to men and women. My hats off to all who serve but my hats off to all the men who came to serve despite the patriarchal norms of the times. The world is a better place because of John Reed.

- David Bates , Orangeburg , South Carolina

My heartfelt sympathy to Tom, as well as to John's family and friends. John was a great ambassador for Savannah. He never met a stranger and enjoyed promoting the city that he loved. I consider my life blessed for having the opportunity to work closely with John for the last thirteen years. He was not only a coworker, but a close friend and advisor. He will be greatly missed by me and many others, as he was loved by all he met.

- Mava Byrd, Savannah, GA

John was a wonderful man, and a true gentleman. His love for Savannah was infectious. And, we are so appreciative of all he has done for the city, and our tourists. Old Savannah Tours would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of John. We will certainly miss him.

- Old Savannah Tours, Savannah, GA

Our condolences for your loss, Tom. Please know we're thinking of you.

- Marc and Sunny NElson, Roanoke, Virginia

It was such a joy and pleasure to meet you and see you being apart of the Jeanquart family. Such an amazing person with the best hugs and smile. You will be deeply missed.

- Erica Justice, Harrisburg, PA

My condolences and prayers go out to John’s family and friends. Savannah has certainly lost a fantastic representative. You would never meet a sweeter person who always has a smile and kind word. He will truly be missed by all.

- Barbara Bacon, Savannah , Georgia

Tom, our condolences to you and your family.

- Denise L. Wilson, Enoch Wilson Jr, Hazel V. Jackson, Antoinette M. Mullino, Savannah, Georgia

Tom & family, I was so sorry to hear of John's passing. He was a kind & caring friend & will be greatly missed. Please accept my deepest condolences. Until we meet again, may John rest in peace. Love, Mark

- Mark Hayes, Doylestown , PA

Wishing all of John’s friends, family & beloved partner peace during this difficult time. John was a lovely human, I feel honored to have called him a friend.

- Shelby Schoenborn, Tampa, Fl

I am very sorry to hear about the passing onward of your loved one. My sincere deepest condolences to the family and friends. May he rest in peace and May the family and friends find the peace, the joy, and the comfort knowing he is now healed as he rests with our higher power.

- Cornelia Reed, Savannah , GA

I am praying for peace for you, Tom. I am so glad that you were able to travel the last year to several places. I hope those memories will help ease the pain. I sincerely wish I had gotten to know John. He sounds like a special man.

- Jo Anna Hayes, Savannah, GA

John and I spent many happy times in Rome and Cartersville. Making aGreat trip to the Sopleto in Charleston. He was a good friend…. I am sorry to learn of his dying. Rest In Peace.My good friend. J Brandon,

- J. Brandon,III, Taylorsville , GA