He was the oldest of 6 sons. He attended school in Tennessee, farmed and drove a semi-truck.
On 22 December 1945 in Middlesboro, Kentucky he married Ruby M. Greer, who predeceased him in 2001.
In 1951 he moved to Michigan where he worked at Eaton Manufacturing for 9 years. He also performed heavy equipment repair for Universal Crane Company. For many years he owned and operated "John’s Garage", retiring in 1992.
He was a member of the Wolfenbarger Baptist Church in Tennessee and attended Trinity United Methodist Church in Battle Creek, Michigan. He was a member of the Operating Engineers Local #324 and the N.R.A. For many years, he grew a large garden and kept family and friends in produce. He had volunteered at the Tri-County Labor Food Bank for 8 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating and water skiing. He also loved riding his Harley Davidson.
After a short illness at age 88, he passed away at Bronson Battle Creek. Funeral services were held at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home with Rev. Bruce Kintigh officiating.
On 22 December 1945 in Middlesboro, Kentucky he married Ruby M. Greer, who predeceased him in 2001.
In 1951 he moved to Michigan where he worked at Eaton Manufacturing for 9 years. He also performed heavy equipment repair for Universal Crane Company. For many years he owned and operated "John’s Garage", retiring in 1992.
He was a member of the Wolfenbarger Baptist Church in Tennessee and attended Trinity United Methodist Church in Battle Creek, Michigan. He was a member of the Operating Engineers Local #324 and the N.R.A. For many years, he grew a large garden and kept family and friends in produce. He had volunteered at the Tri-County Labor Food Bank for 8 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating and water skiing. He also loved riding his Harley Davidson.
After a short illness at age 88, he passed away at Bronson Battle Creek. Funeral services were held at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home with Rev. Bruce Kintigh officiating.
He was the oldest of 6 sons. He attended school in Tennessee, farmed and drove a semi-truck.
On 22 December 1945 in Middlesboro, Kentucky he married Ruby M. Greer, who predeceased him in 2001.
In 1951 he moved to Michigan where he worked at Eaton Manufacturing for 9 years. He also performed heavy equipment repair for Universal Crane Company. For many years he owned and operated "John’s Garage", retiring in 1992.
He was a member of the Wolfenbarger Baptist Church in Tennessee and attended Trinity United Methodist Church in Battle Creek, Michigan. He was a member of the Operating Engineers Local #324 and the N.R.A. For many years, he grew a large garden and kept family and friends in produce. He had volunteered at the Tri-County Labor Food Bank for 8 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating and water skiing. He also loved riding his Harley Davidson.
After a short illness at age 88, he passed away at Bronson Battle Creek. Funeral services were held at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home with Rev. Bruce Kintigh officiating.
On 22 December 1945 in Middlesboro, Kentucky he married Ruby M. Greer, who predeceased him in 2001.
In 1951 he moved to Michigan where he worked at Eaton Manufacturing for 9 years. He also performed heavy equipment repair for Universal Crane Company. For many years he owned and operated "John’s Garage", retiring in 1992.
He was a member of the Wolfenbarger Baptist Church in Tennessee and attended Trinity United Methodist Church in Battle Creek, Michigan. He was a member of the Operating Engineers Local #324 and the N.R.A. For many years, he grew a large garden and kept family and friends in produce. He had volunteered at the Tri-County Labor Food Bank for 8 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating and water skiing. He also loved riding his Harley Davidson.
After a short illness at age 88, he passed away at Bronson Battle Creek. Funeral services were held at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home with Rev. Bruce Kintigh officiating.
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