John L. “Jack” Williams, 87 yrs., of Glenmoore, formerly a lifetime resident of Guthriesville/East Brandywine Township, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, August 24, 2018 at Neighborhood Hospice in West Chester.
He was born on Friday, Dec. 12, 1930 in West Chester. Jack was the son of the late John F. and Blanch (Miller) Williams . He was the husband of Beverly N. (White)Williams, with whom he shared 59 years of marriage.
Jack was a barber for 57 years, serving many of his clients at his barber shop at his home. He was also a custodian for the Downingtown School District for 18 years. Jack was a member of the East Brandywine Baptist Church & the East Brandywine Fire Company. He served as the MC for many years at local Old Fiddler’s Picnics. Jack enjoyed his beagles, hunting, singing and playing guitar and old time cowboy movies, especially movies with Roy Rogers.
Surviving in addition to his wife, is a son, John E. William and a daughter, Amy N. and her husband Jason Trego all of Glenmoore. There are two grandchildren, Emma and Aaron “Jackson” Trego.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at 2 PM from the East Brandywine Baptist Church, 999 Horseshoe Pike, Downingtown, Pa., with Rev. Dr. Richard Rustbuldt and Rev. John Haas officiating. Interment will be will be in the adjoining cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 2 PM at the church on Wednesday.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in the memory of Jack to Neighborhood Hospice, 795 East Marshall Street, West Chester, Pa. 19380.
Arrangements by The Labs Funeral Home, Inc. of Honey Brook, Pa.
For additional information and online condolences, please visit www.thelabsfh.com