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John Barnes
( January 12, 1946 -
February 06, 2019 )
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LONG, Jr., John A. 72, of Bellbrook, formerly of Grove City, OH, passed away on Wednesday, November 21, 2018. John was born to the late John Sr. and Ruth (Heisey) Long in Harrisburg, PA, on October 27, 1946. He graduated from Grove City H.S. in 1964, received his B.A from Miami University in 1968, Masters from Central Michigan in 1976, 2nd Masters at the Air Force Institute of Technology in 1978 and received his PhD from The Ohio State University in 1983. While pursuing these degrees, John was also an active member of the US Air Force. He dedicated 23 years to our country and this included 4 tours during the Vietnam War, where he was a Navigator, on the B-52. After John retired from the Air Force, as a Colonel in 1990, he began working for Price Systems, as an analyst, and remained there until his retirement. John was a long standing member at Epiphany Lutheran Church where he served on many committees. He also dedicated his time to volunteer at SICSA, walking the dogs, every Thursday, rain or shine. When he wasn't involved in his volunteer work and other activities, John could always be found at any of his granddaughter's sporting events, with treat bags and mints, for all around him. Everyone loved Grandpa John. John is preceded in death by his parents and beloved dog and companion Garrett. He is survived by his children Amy (Bill) Zorn and Abigail (Chris) George; grandchildren Caroline Kraszewski, Kelsey and Kendal George; sister, Janis (Larry) Kahle; niece, Pamela (Paul) Bender and nephew Craig (Dani) Kahle. A visitation will be held from 5-7pm on Monday, November 26, 2018, at Routsong Funeral Home, 81 N. Main St., Centerville. A funeral service will be held the following day at 11am at Epiphany Lutheran Church, 6430 Far Hills Ave. Centerville, OH 45459. Family will also greet friends following the service at the church. In memory of John, contributions may be sent to Epiphany Lutheran or SICSA, 2600 Wilmington Pike, Dayton, OH 45419. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.routsong.com.
Hunter John Greer Hunter,January 27, 1939 - March 27, 2017. John Greer Hunter "Judge" of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2017 at Fairhaven Home at the age of 78. Born on January 27, 1939 in Bucyrus, Ohio, he was the son of the late William James Hunter, II and Freda (Walton) Hunter. He married Laura Jane Henceroth on September 6, 1968, and she survives in Upper Sandusky. John is also survived by his two sons, William James Hunter, III of Richmond, Virginia and Douglas S. (Lynn) Hunter of Aurora, Ohio; four grandchildren, Austin, Benjamin, Katherine, and Leah; two sisters, Lynn (Darl) Gerber of Upper Sandusky and Ann (Richard) Senff of Salida, Colorado; as well as nieces and nephews. In 1957 he graduated from Greenbrier Military School in Lewisburg, West Virginia, where he attained the rank of sergeant and played drums in the school band. After high school he attended Miami University for two years then transferred to Ohio Northern University where he received his undergraduate degree in 1964 and his law degree in 1967. In Upper Sandusky, he practiced law with his father for six years before serving the citizens of Wyandot County as the Judge of the Court of Common Pleas from 1975 through 1998. At the time, he was one of only seven judges to act as a judge in all divisions of the Common Pleas Court which include, Probate and Juvenile, and General which included Civil, Criminal and Domestic matters. After retiring from the Court of Common Pleas, he served as a judge taking assignments by the Supreme Court of Ohio for six years before completely retiring in 2002. While his time as judge he served on many local, state and national committees. He created a county program to help at-risk youth in 1975 and in 1976 he was appointed as the Chair of the Attorney General's Statewide Task Force on Juvenile Justice. He was also active in the state and local bar and judicial associations and volunteered his time to work with law students and preside over mock trials at his alma mater, Ohio Northern University. In 1994, Judge Hunter's courtroom was used in the filming The Shawshank Redemption, in which case many locals in the cast as extras. Judge was cast as a juror in the movie. Locally, he was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Upper Sandusky. He was also a former member of First Lutheran Church, also in Upper Sandusky, where he served both churches in varies leadership positions. He was a member of the local Elks Lodge 83, Stone Crossing Golf Course and Sam Walton Lake. He was extremely proud of his service on the Library Board and in helping to establish the current library building. The Judge was an avid golfer, boater and Ohio State sports fan. In his later years, he enjoyed traveling and spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Friday, March 31, 2017 from 4-8 p.m. at BRINGMAN CLARK FUNERAL HOME. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2017, at 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church with Reverend Kenneth Wessler officiating. A private burial will be conducted at a later date in Old Mission Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Upper Sandusky Community Library, First Presbyterian Church or Fairhaven Health Care Community in care of Bringman Clark Funeral Home, 226 E. Wyandot Ave., Upper Sandusky, OH 43351. Visit www.BringmanClark.com to view the Life Tribute DVD, send a condolence or share a memory
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