Dr. John "Jed" Edward Driggers' Obituary
Dr. John Edward Driggers
November 9, 1943 — September 12, 2025
Dr. John Edward Driggers, 81, of Mount Dora, Florida, passed away on September 12, 2025. Born on November 9, 1943, in Tampa, Florida, he was the son of the late Furmon and Molly Driggers of Sorrento, Florida.
John is survived by his loving wife, Debby Barrett; his son, Chad “Sandra” Driggers of Atlanta, Georgia; daughter Aysha; sisters Cathy (Dale) Perry of Orlando and Marsha (Dan) Wright of Mount Dora; two nieces and two nephews.
A proud graduate of Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Florida, John earned his Bachelor of Science degree and was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. He went on to receive his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Louisville in Kentucky. After passing his Florida dental boards in 1971, he opened his dental practice in Eustis, where he faithfully served the Tri-City community for 38 years.
Beyond his professional life, John was an avid fisherman, enjoyed playing tennis at the Pine Meadows Country Club, and loved working out at the YMCA. He had a passion for his community and was one of the first investors in the original Golden Corral on Bay Street in Eustis.
John will be remembered for his dedication to his patients, his love for family and friends, and his generous spirit within the community he called home.
A memorial service will be held at Hamlin and Hilbish on Saturday October 11, 2025 at 10:30 AM.
In lieu of flowers the family has asked for donations to go to Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Link has been provided below.
https://dogood.t2t.org/give/320847/?
Don’t grieve for me for now I’m free,
I’m following the path God laid for me
I took his hand when I heard him call,
I turned my back and left it all
I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work or play
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
I’ve found that peace at the close of day
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah yes, these things I too will miss
Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
I wish for you the sunshine of tomorrow
My life’s been full, I’ve savored much,
Good friends, good times, my loved one’s touch
If my time seemed all too brief,
Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief
Lift up your heart, rejoice with me,
God wanted me now, He set me free.
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