John Frederick Diviney Jr

September 3, 1945 - December 9, 2020

John Frederick Diviney, Jr., age 75 of St. Augustine, FL passed away on December 9, 2020 . John grew up as the son of an Air Force POW. It was his father’s dying wish that he play football at N.C. State University. He did just that, on a full scholarship. John later went on to get his bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University and served a two-year mission for the Mormon Church. After, He went on to serve his country in the United States Army as a green beret and instructor at the school of the Americas in an illustrious 20- year career. John’s drive did not stop, he then went on to earn his doctorate from Florida State University where he was a Latin American Studies professor and eventually ended his teaching career at Flagler College. John was a man who was passionate about education, history, reading, and his family. He especially loved his granddaughters. He was a true example of hard work and perseverance to all who knew him. John was a kind man and loving father and husband. He is loved dearly by his family and will be missed. He is survived by his wife, April; children, John (Sherry), Kelly, Tim (Jessica); granddaughters, Kayleigh Diviney and Ali Walker and his brothers, Wayne, Gary, and Eddie along with their spouses. He was preceded in death by his father, John Diviney, Sr. and mother, Myrtle Pruitt. St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.