John Franklin Sesock

Posted on September 23, 2020

John Franklin Sesock, formerly of Perry, died peacefully on Thursday, Sept.17, 2020 at his home in Newberry following a lengthy illnessHe was 68.

John and his wife, Anne, moved to Newberry this past May, having lived and making a life in Perry the previous 32 years.

He and Anne were active parishioners at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

He really liked traveling for work as an electrician, and going to the different states, meeting people, and enjoying their culture and different foods.

He loved dogs and animals. He is also known for growing shiitake mushrooms in Perry.

John loved the outdoors, and he loved fishing, but most of all, he thoroughly enjoyed his granddaughters, Teagan and Marlee. The two girls have always been close to his heart.

John was preceded in death by his father, John Sesock, and his mother, Marie Elizabeth Corfont.

He is survived by: his wife of 42 years, Anne Marie Sesock; his two daughters, Tanya Floyd (Chris) and Tiffany Sesock; his brother, Robin E. Sesock; his sister, Debbie McCullough (Leon); and his two loves, Teagan and Marlee Floyd.

A mass of Christian burial was held at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Gainesville on Tuesday Sept. 22, at 10 a.m. Interment followed via procession to the City of Newberry Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made in John’s memory to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Divine Mercy Center, 2750 S. Byron Butler Pkwy, Perry, FL 32348.

Arrangements are under the care of Milam Funeral and Cremation Services, 22405 W. Newberry RD, Newberry, FL 32669. (www.milamfh.com)