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Ebey, John Flynn

September 21, 1948 –
 January 21, 2017

Obituary

John Flynn Ebey, at the age of 68, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, January 21, 2017.  He was a beloved husband, father, grandpa and friend to all who knew him.  A Celebration of his life will be held at 2:00 on Saturday, February 4th at First United Methodist Church, McKinney. John was born in Alexandria, Louisiana on September 21, 1948 to Clarence and Marion Ebey.  They lived in Cottonport until he was 6 when they moved to Lake Jackson, TX.  He graduated from Brazosport High School in 1967.  He attended Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas for a year after graduation.  In 1968, he began working for Dow Chemical, working as an operator in the magnesium plant.  In the 80’s, he was transferred to the computer division of Dow Chemical.  He worked for Dow Chemical until 1993 when he began working for Process Computer Technology in Houston.  He was able to repair large industrial computers without any documentation.  When it became less expensive to replace the industrial computers than to repair them, he began working for Chuck E. Cheese as a technician to keep all the games running.  In 2002, he began working for Lake Hardware where he worked until moving to McKinney in 2006.  After the move, he worked for McKinney Tire and Appliance for two years.  Then he worked for Ace Hardware until he suffered a heart attack in 2011, and due to health issues was forced to retire. John considered himself “a jack of all trades and a master of none.”  He truly enjoyed helping people solve everyday repair issues including plumbing, electrical, and automotive repair.  In addition to helping people, he loved the out of doors and taking in the simple pleasures of nature. He loved his children and grandchildren and loved when they came to spend time with us! He was an active member of First United Methodist Church of McKinney and loved participating in the Celebration Sunday School Class. John was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Marian Ebey, and his son, John Jr.  He is survived by his wife, Janet; son and wife Shawn and Sarah Ebey; son and wife Richard and Anna Ebey; daughter and husband, Sharon and Aaron Zimmerman; step-son and wife Scott and Sheila Ross, step-son and wife Ryan and Laurel Ross; step-son and wife Chad and Crausy Ross; brother and wife Ron and Carol Ebey; sister and husband Laurie and Bryan Porter; step-Mom Ruth Ebey; step-brother Terry Shanks, step-sister Kelly Shanks and 13 grandchildren. The family wants to thank all health care professionals who have provided care for John over the years, especially Fresenius Kidney Care McKinney and Medical Center Hospital of McKinney. Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association at donations.diabetes.org or First United Methodist Church of McKinney, 315 N. Church St., McKinney, TX 75069 or The Parks Church Melissa, PO Box 33, Melissa, TX 75454. Arrangements are under the direction of ARIA Cremation Service and Funeral Home 19310 Preston Road Dallas, Texas 75252 214-306-6700

    Lisa & Greg Donnell
    27 Jan 2017
    9:05pm

    Sharon & Aaron,
    Condolences & prayers for you and your extended family. I loved reading about your father. The apple didn’t fall far from your Father’s tree . Having worked alongside your strong work ethic, I know your father has been so very proud of all your own accomplishments.
    Sincerely, Greg & Lisa Donnell

    Kathy Niese
    28 Jan 2017
    10:37pm

    Your cousins and Aunts in Indiana and Ohio send their condolences and prayers for the family… Love from all of us

    Laura Normand Boyett
    29 Jan 2017
    6:05pm

    Rest in peace in that eternal home called Heaven. Your life was one of hard work and dedication to God and family. You will forever be missed by all who knew you. May God comfort all the family and give each one peace. I will forever miss my sweet cousin but hope to see him again in Heaven.

    Sam and Tracy Luscombe
    30 Jan 2017
    6:19am

    John was a sweet, happy friend who will be truly missed.

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