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John London Obituary

John Clifton "Cliff" London age 61, of Sugar Hill, Georgia passed Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at home, where he was attended by his loving wife and daughter, his absolute pride and joy. Born in Augusta, Georgia and raised in Putney, GA. He moved to Sugar Hill in 1988 after retiring from the United States Navy Submarine Force as a Senior Chief Petty Officer after serving 24 years. For the past 20 years he worked at various levels of security management retiring as a Regional Manager from International Security Management Group in February 2008 following his ongoing fight with Pancreatic Cancer. Survivors include his wife, and best friend, of 25 years, Penny London, Sugar Hill, GA; daughter Casey London, Sugar Hill, GA; brothers Gene London, St Petersburg, FL and Bob London, Elkridge, MD; sister Lynne Thames, Hudson, FL and his aunt Wilma Anderson, Augusta, GA. He was preceded in death by his father and mentor Eugene Holley London, Sr. born in Carleton County, New Brunswick, Canada and his Mother Edith Wynona (Harrison) London, born in Statesboro, Georgia. He departed this life knowing that he had been fortunate to have had a tremendously good life surrounded by loving family and many lifelong and true friends both personal and professional. He was also fortunate to have been involved in two professional careers that he truly enjoyed with his hardest decision being the necessity to retire from his second career due to his illness. Following cremation, there will be a Full Military graveside service and inurnment at the Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, Georgia on Friday, October 10, 2008 at 1 P.M. Arrangements by Tapp/ Tim Stewart Funeral Home and Crematory, 201Morningside Drive, Buford, GA. 770-945-9345. Please sign the online guest book at www.stewartfh.com .

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

Published by Suburban Life Publications on Oct. 9, 2008.

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Nick Nichols

November 13, 2008

To the London Family,

On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS, I offer you our sincere condolences on Cliff's passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one. In this time of grief please know all SUBVETS and their families have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Cliff will always be remembered as a “Brother of the Phin”.

Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate

Charleston Base Submarine Veterans
Nick Nichols, Base Chaplain

Reggie Gholston

October 13, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Greg Dyer

October 11, 2008

He will be greatly missed. I am so very sorry. Greg Dyer formerly from Cardigan Trace in Sugar Hill,Ga,

Barbara Dyer

October 11, 2008

You are in my thoughts and prayers. Cliff was such a happy, friendly person, always stopping to see how everyone was doing in the nieghborhood. Even faced with this this challenge he was strong and optimistic that he would fight this to the best of his ability. He loved you all every much. You are all in my prayers.
Barbara Dyer
Sycamore Summit

Jeff & Holly Arko

October 10, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Cliff was a good friend and co-worker. He will be missed by his fellow co-workers at Arko Executive Services, Inc.

Cynthia Woodward

October 10, 2008

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Ray Jones

October 10, 2008

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Thomas & Lore Holbrooks

October 10, 2008

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Cliff in your lives. He was a wonderful man. He will be missed by many.

Brian Saunders

October 10, 2008

Cliff was a friend and a good neighbor. He always had a smile and a friendly wave. We will miss him.

Anita & Ken Frederick

October 9, 2008

The loss of someone special is difficult to bear. We share your grief and he will be missed dearly.

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