John William Webb Jr.

He was born April 17, 1920 to John William Webb, Sr. and Mary Webb in Athens, Alabama. He was a member of the West Milton Church of Christ, as well as the Martinsburg Church of Christ in Martinsburg, Indiana where he owned a farm, which he enjoyed for many years.

He was a husband for 73 years, a father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was known to his family as the official holiday baker, sometimes preparing as many as seven pies for Thanksgiving dinner, collecting and sharing his passion for coins and the Civil War, and in recent years the WW II story teller.

As a younger man, he served in the Army during WW II from 1942 until 1944 under General Patton, and he received a purple heart for his injuries sustained during the Battle of the Bulge. After returning from the war to his wife and young son, he pridefully earned a degree in civil engineering from the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, now named Auburn University. He was employed by L and N Railroad and retired after 30 years.

Until recent months, he enjoyed attending his great-grand children’s church, school, and sporting events. He also valued his independence and exceptional health, which allowed him to live at home well past his 95th birthday.

He was preceded in death by his adored wife, Elizabeth Hullar Webb; his treasured grandson, JD Webb of Pace; his parents, John W. Webb, Sr. and Mary Webb; one brother, Donald Webb; and two sisters, Reba Gibson and Betty Sue Holmes.

Survivors include his only son, Ronald William (Sharon) Webb of Pace; one grandson, Phillip William (Lisa) Webb of Pace; and three great-grandsons, Adam (Melinda), of Monterey, California, Jack and Nick and one treasured great-grand daughter, Liz Ann, all of Pace.

The family will have a private graveside service in Athens, Alabama, where he will be honored for his military service and laid to rest in peace beside the love of his life.

The family would like to express their deepest appreciation to his caregivers, Brooke Ellis of Pace, and Pam Sowell of Pace. Their unwavering commitment, love, and compassion for Papa Webb enabled him to live at home independently for the past two and a half years.