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Mar 17th, 1924 - Jun 12th, 2014Funeral: 2 p.m. Sunday, June 15, 2014 at First Church of God
Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Saturday, June 14, 2014 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home and from 1 p.m. until service time on Sunday at the church
John Lauderback, Jr., age 90, of Flora, Illinois passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2014 at his home in Flora.
John was born March 17, 1924 in Flora to John O. and Florence (Wireman) Lauderback. He married Sarah Margaret Wagley on April 9, 1940 in Flora. She preceded him in death on November 2, 2012. John worked as a foreman at International Shoe Factory in the cutting department and was also a retired custodian at Flora High School. He was a founding and faithful member of First Church of God where he taught Sunday School for over 40 years. John served in the U.S. Army during WWII and hadn’t been in a plane since then until recently on May 22nd when he had the opportunity to travel on a Veteran’s Honor Flight. John was loyal to his family and country, enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, and never missed a family get-together.
He is survived by a son: Carl (Kathy) Lauderback of Flora; 2 daughters: Debby (Clint) Kimel of Anderson, South Carolina and Glenda Lauderback of Flora; grandson: Jason (Jaclyn) Lauderback of Naperville; great-grandchildren: Chloe Ann and Parker Jonathon; and a sister: Thelma Smith of Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and a brother and sister-in-law (Robert William and Thelma Lauderback).
The funeral service for John Lauderback Jr. will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 15, 2014 at First Church of God in Flora. Interment will follow in Floral Garden of Memories, Flora, with military honors. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Saturday, June 14, 2014 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home and from 1 p.m. until the time of service on Sunday at the church. The preferred form of remembrance is memorials to First Church of God and will be accepted at the funeral home.
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Glenda so sorry for your loss. Your dad was such a kind man with a ready smile for everyone.
Glenda would like to give you all our support and blessings for your loss. from me and the CLASS OF 1978........
I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. He was such a good neighbor to my husband and me. He will missed so much.
Glenda, Carla , and Debby so sorry for your loss. I remember all the times that your parents watched Jana and Michael and taught them so many things. We have so many memories of the time they spent at their house. Praying for your families.
Glenda so sorry for your loss. May god comfort you in this time of sorrow
Glenda, I am so sorry for your families loss. Your daddy was a very sweet man. I know he and your mommy are rejoicing in heaven now they are together again. Prayers for you as you go through the difficult days ahead.
My condolence to the family in the loss of your loved one. May the fond memories help to bring Peace and Comfort to you.
Carl, Debbie & Glenda-So sorry to hear of your loss. So many fond memories of being around your dad (and mom) at First Church of God. He was such a shining Christian example. He will be missed.
We have know him for many years. He was a great person and he will certainly be missed by the community and at the Church of God. God be with you all.
Debby, Glenda, and Carl, I was so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. I am on vacation and will miss being there to pay my respects. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss. May you somehow find peace during this time of sorrow. I will always remember what a great neighbor John was when I was growing up, and the magic he worked with his garden.
John was such a great man known him for years he grew the Best Tomatoes ever bought them from him for Years and a GREAT NEIGHBOR will be GREATLY MISSED
I am so sorry for your loss. He was a great man.
I am so sorry for you loss. He was a very nice man and will be missed.
I am so sorry for your loss Glenda!!! you will be in my thoughts and prayers!!!
Holding you close in prayer during this very difficult journey. We love you -
What a nice man your dad was...we know he'll be missed. So sorry for your loss!
So sorry for your loss!
carl, debbie and glenda - many fond memories of you and your parents...god bless.
Johnny was a kind and Christian man who was always so very helpful. His laid-back spirit made him so easy to be around and his quiet voice was full of positive words. He was wonderful role model for many and I will miss his sweet spirit. Heaven is a little brighter with Johnny tending the gardens.
Johnny Lauderback loved and served God. His life was a shinning example of a Christian. Johnny was always willing to serve in the church and help people. He truly loved and provided for his family. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
So sorry asking the GOOD LORD to give you his peace
So sorry for your loss. Remembering you all in our prayers.
Carl, Debby, Glenda and Families: We are truly sorry for your loss. Your dad was such a kind man. Hold tight to your memories as they will always be a blessing to you. Many thoughts and prayers for y'all. God bless
So sorry for your loss he was a great man sure did enjoy talking with him God give you all comfort at this time of loss...
Sending sincere sympathy to all of you. Your dad was truly an amazing man and such an inspiration for us all. I really enjoyed working with him in the flower shop when he'd come in and help. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Johnny was the true, living example of a Christian. He was loved by so many and he in turn loved so many. He was kind and generous to everyone and will be so missed by family, friends and his church family. Not sure how his church family will go on without his presence. He was such a great servant. Loving thoughts go out to his children, Carl, Debbie and Glenda.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Prayers.
So sorry to hear of your loss. It is so neat to know that your dad served the Lord and was a blessing to so many. May the promises of the scriptures concerning those who are faithful servants be a comfort to you during this time.
We are sorry to hear of your loss, he will be missed. Our condolences to your family.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I was just telling my son the other day how lucky I was to be able to shoot baskets at the gym just about any time because of the friendship I had with the custodians. John, Gene, Raynard and Ted were the best group of guys, and some of our biggest fans back in the day. God Bless.
So sorry to hear of your loss. May God give you comfort now and in the days ahead.
Carl, Debby and Glenda: We are so sorry you lost your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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