Heaven received another angel on Feb. 3, 2015 when Frank B. John peacefully passed away surrounded by family at the age of 87.
He was born in Garfield, Texas on July 2, 1927 to Thomas and Josie John. He retired from Lone Star Brewery after 37 years, was a veteran of World War II, and a master craftsman.
He enjoyed traveling, hunting, gardening, and country western dancing. His legacy is one of great wisdom, integrity, love, and wit.
He was preceded in death by his parents, infant son, Patrick and siblings, Anton, Sally, Bill, Betty, and Tommy. Frank is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Pauline; siblings, Edward, Daniel, and Margaret; children, Carl (Rita), Rita (Jerry), Debbie, Pat, Doug (Amber), and Jimmy (Lisa); grandchildren, Melissa (David), Brandon (Jennifer), Chris (Jennifer), Kira (Chris), Amber, Danielle, John, Shelby, Frank, Sheldon, Jessica, and Shaun D.; great‐grandchildren, Blake, Dylan, Riley, Luke, Payton, Layton, Layla, Matthew, and soon to be born Graycen; treasured neighbors, Donna Schneider, Raymond and Ersaline Kelly, Nacho and Lilly Garcia, Minnie Garcia, and the Hurons; many nieces, nephews, and lifelong friends.
Special thanks to Reverend Monsignor Frank Kurzaj, Father Eddie Bernal, the St. Benedict’s Eucharistic Ministers, Meals on Wheels, Dr. Sushma Vemulapalli, Dr. Glen McCreless, Jaime Keyser, RN, and Jaime Mendoza, LVN. Also, Kathy Johnston and RDO Equipment Company for their gracious blood drive.
Visitation will be held on Friday, Feb. 6 from 6-8 p.m. with a Rosary at 7 p.m. at Finch Funeral Chapel in La Vernia.
Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7 at the Holy Cross Catholic Church Yorktown.
Reverend Monsignor Frank Kurzaj and Father Roger Hawes will officiate. Interment will follow at the Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Yorktown, Texas. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Cross Catholic Church. Guests are welcome to sign the online guestbook at www.finchfuneralchapels.com. Arrangements with;
Finch Funeral Chapel, LLC, 13767 U.S. Highway 87, La Vernia, Texas 78121, 830-779‐1090.