John is survived by his wife, Patricia of Nixa, Missouri; his children, Erin Patricia Wall and her husband Ryan of Coffeyville, Kansas; Kyle Peter McGee and his wife Jennifer of Clever, Missouri; and Shannon Elizabeth McGee of Hollister, Missouri; nine grandchildren: Brennon, Gavin, Fletcher, Caroline, Evan, Zoe, Jocelyn, Annalise, and Finn; his sisters, Chippie Committee & Shirley Ratchford of Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania ; and many beloved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Melanie.

The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff of Barnes-Jewish Hospital who treated them like family during the lengthy recovery following John's heart transplant.

There will be visitation at Clark Chapel at James River Church in Ozark on Tuesday, March 20th at 1:00 with services to follow at 2:00. The family gratefully accepts memorial donations to the American Heart Association in lieu of flowers. They ask you honor John by giving a gift far beyond monetary donations, please become an organ donor in his memory.