"I'm so sorry to here about his passing. Pray you are all doing well. Sorry I wasn't at the service. I love you all."
In loving memory of
John W. French
September 8, 2017
John William French, age 84, of Quincy died on September 8, 2017 at 8:16 p.m. in the Good Samaritan Home.
John was born February 6, 1933 in Quincy, the son of Eugene and Wilma Nick French. He married Betty Fierge on October 12, 1963 in Quincy. She preceded him in death on December 21, 2005.
John was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. He had been employed at Moorman Manufacturing for 30 years. John liked horseshoes, bowling,bingo and helping out at the community center.
Survivors include five children, Johnny (Penny) French, Lisa (Kevin) Reed, Brenda (special friend Bruce Bias) French, all of Quincy, Judy Flesner of Golden, and Patty (Shane) Starman of Quincy; seven grandchildren, Kristena (special friend Cory Cobb) Reed, Adam Reed, Ashley (special friend John Eidson) French, Kari (Joseph) Gibson, Kody Flesner, and Tyler and Andrea Starman; four great grandchildren, Kayley Reed, Dylan Eidson, Kynleigh Gibson, and Karley Cobb; and a sister Bonnie Adams of California.
In addition to his wife John was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Robert and Lewis French.
Services: 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 in the Hansen-Spear Funeral Home with Deacon Terry Ellerman officiating.
Burial: Calvary Cemetery, Quincy, Illinois
Visitation: 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home.
Memorials: Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
www.hansenspear.com
Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.
Tributes
"John and Penny, I'm so sorry. John was such a good guy. So happy he got to see the Cubs take the World Series. They have truly lost one of their Die Hard Fans. Know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult and painful time. God Bless!"
"To John and Patty: Sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you at this time."
"sorry for your loss may god keep you close in his arms john was a nice and caring person and liked to joke around I know he will be missed dearly"
"Sorry for your loss, John was such a good guy. I took care of him for a long time, he was my favorite resident and a good friend. Rest In Peace John."
"Lisa and family thinking of you and so sorry for your lost."
"May God be with the hold family at this time"
"Sorry for your loss. Memories will keep him close."