
John was born July 21, 1940 in Bucyrus, OH and passed away March 25, 2022, in Leesville, LA at the age of 81. He was fully retired from the U.S. Army after proudly serving his country for over 20 years. During his military service, he spent two tours in Vietnam, two tours in Korea, and a tour in Okinawa. John proudly served the Leesville community after he retired from the Army serving as a Sheriff’s Deputy for the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office for 16 years. He loved being outdoors hunting, fishing, and as a dedicated youth baseball umpire. He loved his family and his community – embracing Leesville and the many facets of small-town living. He loved his wife, Bobbie, with whom he was married to for 59 years and his twin boys John and Tom who both served as career military officers.