John Hayword Eckert

Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. John Hayword Eckert, age 87, of Jefferson, Georgia, who passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Mr. Eckert was born in Rifton, New York, a son to the late Hayword and Ann Kappel Eckert. Mr. Eckert was a retired Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy, serving in the Korea and Vietnam wars. In addition to his parents, Mr. Eckert was preceded in death by a grandchild, Joshua Vauiso and a brother, Richard Eckert.

Survivors include his wife, Jane Smith Eckert of Jefferson; daughter, Katina Vauiso and her husband David of Orlando, Florida; son, William Scott Eckert and his wife Catherine of Jefferson; grandchildren, Sarah Vauiso, Megan Bahtijaragic and Joseph Eckert; six great grandchildren and his brother, Robert Eckert also survives.

A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, January 25, 2021 at 2:00 PM in the East Shadowlawn Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceville, Georgia, with military honors.

Those attending should please wear a protective mask and observe safe social distancing due to the COVID 19 Pandemic.

Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Highway Jefferson, Georgia. 706-367-5467

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