John York

Mr. John William York, age 83, of Mountain Park passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. Mr. York was born January 2, 1937 in Carroll County, VA to John William and Cora Alta Horton York.

Mr. York was a long-time, faithful member of Mountain Park Baptist Church, an avid gardener, loved fishing, and was a long-time employee of Chatham Manufacturing. He was a sweet, sweet father and grandfather.

Mr. York was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include: his devoted wife of 65 years, Jo Ann York of the home; daughters, Debra Nixon of State Road, Phyllis Harris and husband Phil of Mountain Park, Sandra Williard and husband Terry of Courtney; 6 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be conducted at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Mountain Park Baptist Church, 419 Mountain Park Rd, State Road, NC 28676.

The family would like to thank the staff of Pruitt Health and Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital for their love and care.