John served in the US Air Force and retired as a Master Sergeant. He proudly fought for his country in World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam. He continued his service to his country by working with the civil service. He then retired from the Walt Disney Company after 27 years of faithful service as a security guard.
He is preceded in death by his wife Betty V. Bishop.
John is survived by; his son Don and his wife Sherry and his three other children; Jacque, Johnny, and Betty. He will be greatly missed by his 12 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
He was a devoted member of the Calvary Assembly of God in Kissimmee, and greatly enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family.
Family will receive friends on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at 2:00pm at Grissom Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be held following calling hours at 2:30pm with Pastors Larry Moore and Samad Ali officiating. Interment will be at Florida National Cemetery on Monday, May 12, 2014.