John passed away on December 23, 2019.  He is survived by his wife Shirley Ann; his sons Richard, Robert and William; grandsons Brandon and Nolan; stepsons Robert, Brandon K and Rees; great granddaughter Willos; step-son Dan; step-daughter Debra; 8 step grandchildren; 17 step-great grandchildren and 1 step great great grandchild; his brother Robert and sisters Sharon and Carol. 

John worked hard in construction and raised his family and was married 34 years to his wife Cheryl until her death in 2008.  He was President of the Men's Auxilliary of the VFW for 5 years, something he always loved, his Vets.  He fought 5 different cancers for 7 years and 2 more this past year.  He was a good man who will be missed.