Johnnie J. Jurik

1923 - 2017

Johnnie J. Jurik obituary, 1923-2017, Beaumont, TX

BORN

1923

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Forest Lawn Funeral Home

4955 Pine Street

Beaumont, Texas

Johnnie Jurik Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 30, 2017.

Johnnie J Jurik, 94, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on Friday December 29, 2017. Johnnie was born in Nelsonville, Texas, on December 24, 1923 to the late Anna and John Jurik.

Johnnie was a Veteran of the United States Air Force, serving his country honorably during World War II in the North African Theatre. He was a faithful member of Westminster Presbyterian Church before it closed and now St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. One of his great joys was helping with Meals On Wheels. Johnnie owned his own tractor and landscape business and was Known and Highly Respected for his Honesty and Fairness. Johnnie's mechanical expertise enabled him to design and repair just about anything. He enjoyed bowling and playing dice games with all of his dear friends.

Surviving Johnnie is his wife of 69 years, Ruth; children, Janet Jurik, Tom (Kris) Jurik, Patricia Gayle Robbins, and Susan Meitzen; grandchildren, Stephanie (Jeff) Greaves, Staci (J.P.) Sandwell, Kelsi Jurik, Jodi (Alex) Cordle, Aryn (Michael) Romer, Cara (Jason) Liebman, Clint (Sandra) Robbins, Whitney (David) Sprinkle, and Jessica Meitzen; and great-grandchildren, Logan, Ava, Isabella, Hunter John, Amelia, Aubree, Lillian, Brooklynn and Tinly.

Johnnie was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters and a brother.

A Celebration of Johnnie's Life will be held at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church on Thursday, January 4, at 2:00 p.m., officiated by Reverend Julie Odle.

A gathering of friends and family will be held prior to the celebration from 1 to 2 pm. A military salute honoring Johnnie will be held at the interment site at Forest Lawn Memorial Park immediately following the ceremony.

Serving as pallbearers are Kyle Daniel, Clint Robbins, Michael Romer, J.P. Sandwell, Tommy Bobino and Bob Fisher.

In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to Saint Andrews church for hurricane disaster relief or the charity of your choice.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.forestlawnmpfh.com for the Jurik family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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January 4, 2018

Sarah & Pat Bardwell

Our quiet friend from church. We learned to love you for your gentleness and willingness to share. You treated all of us at church as you children and our children as your grandchildren. We will miss you, Johnnie. Til we meet again, my friend.

January 3, 2018

David Konvicka

"I can still see Mr. Jurik working his garden with a walk behind tractor, as my Dad worked our garden next door" These are some of my oldest and fondest memories." David Konvicka... ( Sealy, TX )

January 2, 2018

Michelle Flocke

I am so sorry to hear of Johnnie's passing. He was just so sweet to visit with us on Halloween. We will miss out sweet neighbor. Praying for peace for Ruth, Susan, and Jessica and all his loved ones.

January 2, 2018

When someone you love becomes a memory,
the memory becomes a"Treasure".

Thinking of you, at this time of loss.

Orazzio Loayza ( Austin,Texas)

January 1, 2018

Donna Adams McCullough

I practically grew up with the Jurik family, living down the street. My love goes to each of you in this sad time.

January 1, 2018

Donna and Mike Burford

Sending our sympathy and love for the family.

January 1, 2018

Beverly (Wynkoop) Sikes

So sorry for your loss. Mr. Jurik was a great man

December 31, 2017

Susan Strange

My heart goes out to this wonderful family, I love you all!
Susan Henderson Howard Strange

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