John was a family man who loved fishing and the outdoors.  He served 10 years in the U.S. Army in Germany, where he met his wife of many years Sylvia. They lived in Denton, TX with their many dogs and cats.  He had 2 Daughters April and Heather.  He is survived by his mother Ann and 4 sisters, Linda, Kim, Diane, Dorothy and 1 brother David.  He drove all over the road in trucks, but loved his off time.