John Austin Ligon, 85, of Longview, Texas, passed away March 7, 2019. He was born on March 9, 1933, in Byers, Texas, to Ronald and Allie Ligon. He grew up in Byers and after graduating high school, he joined the United States Air Force where he served as a pilot for 20 years. John married his wife, Shirley, in 1957. They retired to Fort Worth in 1972. Family was their greatest joy, but they also loved dancing, and spending time together at the lake. Following his Air Force career, he worked as a Court Bailiff in Tarrant County. John was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley, and is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Jimmy Baker (WA), son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and Shanna Ligon (TX), grandchildren Jaime Baker (WA), Kristin Trickett and her husband, Ryan (WA), Kelsey Ligon (TX), Taylor Ligon (TX), and great-grandson Henry Trickett (WA). Visitation is planned on Monday, March 11, 2019 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. A memorial service will follow at 3:00 p.m., at Laurel Land Memorial Park, 7100 Crowley Rd, Fort Worth, TX. In lieu of flowers the family asks donations to be made to Operation Homefront San Antonio, Texas.
