John Chalker Jr

JOHN CHALKER JR. IDAHO FALLS, ID -- John Oliver Chalker, Jr. of Marathon, Florida passed away suddenly on May 13, 2009, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, following a brief illness. He was born on January 9, 1944. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. John O. Chalker, Sr. and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clark all of Lakeland, Florida, preceded him in death. He leaves behind his son, John A. Chalker of Seattle, Washington; daughters, Florinda E. Snellgrove of Tallahassee, Florida, and Jennifer D. (Joe) Cooke of Marianna, Florida; two grandchildren, Adam and Aaron Varieur; his loving companion of 28 years, Juanita Poteet; and numerous relatives and friends. John’s loss will be mourned by all who knew him and appreciated his flying abilities and adventurous spirit. No services are planned. As per John's final direction, his ashes will be given up to the sea he and Juanita loved so much. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Susan H. Dunaway susandunaway@hotmail.com John held a special place in my heart, many years ago, when I was a young bride, he flew/worked and was a friend to my husband at the time. He was a joy to know and I was blessed to have him as a friend. Ron Wasmuth catsasstavern@aol.com I graduated high school with John nearly fifty years ago. I recall meeting him a few years later, I believe he was cropdusting & I was on leave prior to deployment to Vietnam. We rented an airplane, with joystick controls, and spent the day doing loop-the-loops and barrelrolls over Lake Gibson. John was fearless. He was truly a free spirit who will be missed. I will never forget him. Earth's loss is Heaven's gain. We loved you, John. Mary Bell LeRoy marymegammaw@aol.com I will always remember Johnny in his Senior year of high school. Even then he was an exceptional person. I remember that he always walked with energy and purpose, working after school to buy the little red and white Metropolitan he drove and to pay for his flying lessons. The last time my husband and I ran into him he was about to embark on a sea voyage. That was many, many years ago. I know he will be greatly missed. He was such a special person Ms. E. Head Dear Ms. Poteet and Children, I send heartfelt condolences on behalf to loss of your dearly belove John. the Bible promises a resurrection of the dead at Acts 24:15. Be encouraged from God"s word that one day you will see your love one again, alive and well.(John5:25-29) sincerely, Ms Head (one of Jehovah's Witnesses .