John Kennedy Geddes

The proud son of a Scotsman, John was born to immigrant parents in Montreal, Canada. When he was a young boy, his family moved once again, this time relocating to the United States.

As a young man, John attended Lincoln Avenue Presbyterian Church where he sat under the teaching of Dr. J. Vernon McGee. It was there that he met and married his bride, Lorna D. Owens, in 1942.

At the age of twenty-one, John enlisted in the Army Air Corps and courageously flew P-38 Fighters during WWII. While stationed in Alaska, his plane was shot down over the Aleutian Island of Attu. For his bravery and service, John received the Purple Heart and Distinguished Flying Cross.

John retired from the Air Force Reserve as a Lt. Colonel. Back home, he worked for many years for the City of Pasadena. He also served wholeheartedly on the Board of Directors for Thru the Bible Radio.

John had a deep love for his wife, his children and his grandchildren. He was especially involved in the lives of his grandchildren, seizing every opportunity to pour love into their lives.

John had an unwavering faith in Jesus Christ. His faithful service to his God was evident through the way he loved and served the people around him. John will be remembered by all who had the privilege to know and love him.

John K. Geddes is survived by his wife, Lorna Geddes. His children: John Geddes, Jr, Glenn Geddes, Lorna (Geddes) Thurman, Gary Geddes. His grandchildren: Katrina Thurman, Telina (Thurman) Moll, Marilee (Geddes) Davis, Charlene Geddes, Christopher Geddes. His sisters: Margaret (Geddes) Harry, Jessie (Geddes) Hazlehurst and Catherine (Geddes) Shook. His great grandchildren: Noah Davis, Riley Moll, Jedidiah Davis, Karis Davis.

There will be a Memorial Service on Saturday, July 30, 2011 at 1:00pm at Turner & Stevens Live Oak Memorial Park and

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