John Paul Yadusky
John was known by all as a dedicated husband and loving father. People referred to him as a family man. He never met a stranger and was very outgoing. Along with his wife and children, they were his pride and joy. He was always talking and telling stories about his children because they were the light of his life. Family time and vacations were a huge part of John’s life. Some of John’s favorite pastimes were going to Disney World and taking their RV to various resorts throughout the mountains, beaches, and the southeast along with barbeques and family gatherings. His love showed by the amount of time he spent with them and cared for them. We will all miss him.
John touched so many people through his love for the Lord. As an active member at Apex Baptist Church, he was a Kindergarten Director for AWANA’s for several years. John was a member of various men’s small groups and a Yoke fellow. As a devout Christian, John spoke openly about his salvation and was always willing to share the gospel with others. What a blessing it is to know as a Christian we will see him again in eternity.
John was a joy to be around. He was known for his radiant smile and positive encouragement to others as he always made you feel special and uplifted. John was always willing to help where needed and thought of others ahead of himself. Not only was he a blessing to his family, he also impacted so many other lives he came in contact with through the years.
John was a dedicated Engineer at Progress Energy with rare qualities of a perfect blend of intelligence and great people skills with an overwhelming positive attitude about work and life. He clearly cared for others more than himself and every day was a day that John used to cheer up others around him as well as share his knowledge about his job and life.
He always gave of his time and devoted dedication towards church, company campaigns, school activities, and community functions.
Being an eye donor to help two strangers even after he was gone, was typical of John’s way of giving and caring.
Our memories of John will always be remembered with a smile on his face, love of his family and Christ in his heart. John is in God’s care and always in the cherished and loving memory of his wife, daughters, son, mother, father, brothers, sisters, and his entire extended family and friends.
John Zeigler
John Zeigler, beloved and only child of Naomi Zeigler, was born January 8, 1933, in Charlotte, NC. Following a lengthy illness, he entered eternal life on Friday, March 9, 2007.
At an early age, John joined the Ebenezer Baptist Church of Charlotte, NC, where he was an active member of the Youth Choir and the Baptist Young People’s Union.
He began his education in the public schools of Charlotte, NC, and graduated from Second Ward High School in 1950. After his high school graduation, he enlisted in the US Army and received an Honorable Discharge in 1953.
Graduating Summa Cum Laude from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in 1957 with a major in Accounting, he was awarded the Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration. He received many honors and awards while he was a college student and was a member of the Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society and the Sigma Rho Sigma Honor Society.
John’s professional career included working as Accountant at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Chief Accountant at Jackson State University, Chief Accountant at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, and Vice-Chancellor for Fiscal Affairs at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
He was affiliated with many professional organizations, including the Institute of Management Accountants, National Association of Black Accountants, College and University Personnel Association, Association of Physical Plant Administrators of Universities and Colleges, and the National and Southern Association of College and University Business Officers.
John held life memberships in the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Gate City Chapter of the North Carolina A&T State University Alumni Association, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, and Mississippi Valley State University Alumni Association. He also was a member of the Hayes-Taylor YMCA, the General Greene Council of Boy Scouts of America, and Trinity AME Zion Church, where he participated in the January Calendar Club and the Men’s Fellowship Forum.
John loved people and never seemed at a loss when meeting new acquaintances. He enjoyed helping others, particularly young people. An avid sports fan, he enjoyed watching sports events with friends. Also, much of his joy came from talking and sharing laughs with friends and neighbors. During his illness, he made many new friends among the health professionals he encountered at Moses Cone Hospital, Wesley Long Hospital, Wesley Long Medical Day, and the Regional Cancer Center.
He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife of 47 years, Bessie Raymond Zeigler; his son, John Reginald Zeigler (Cherry) of Pico Rivera, CA; his daughter, Elon Patrice Zeigler of Champaign, IL; an aunt, Rachel Zanders McCrae (Billy Ray) of Washington, DC; cousins, George Ford, Jr., Kevan McCrae (Monique), Andre’ Douglas (Bernadette); one sister-in-law, Vivian Stansbery; three brothers-in-law: Phillip Raymond (Jessie); Henry Raymond (Queenie); and Jesse Raymond; and a host of other relatives and friends.
