Creal Springs-John W. Bozarth, 76, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Herrin Hospital.
John was born on July 23, 1940 in Stonefort to Herman and Olga (Campbell) Bozarth. He married Barbara Jones on October 21, 1960 in Marion. She survives.
John’s hobbies included camping, gardening, hunting and fishing. He loved driving his tractor with the tiller on the back.
Survivors include:
Wife-Barbara Bozarth of Creal Springs
Children:
John W. Bozarth Jr. and wife Charlotte of Vienna
Herman Wayne Bozarth and wife Jackie of Vienna
Beth Wade and husband Rick of Marion
Allen Bozarth and wife Melanie of Bloomington
Grandchildren:
Miranda and Jason Grant
Samantha Bozarth
Clinton Bozarth
Crystal Bozarth
Dakota Bozarth
Holly and Dustin Penrod
Scott and Kayla Wade
Randy Wade
Marcus Wade
Zachary Bozarth
Tyler Bozarth
Great grandchildren:
Wyatt Grant
Kylee Grant
Mason Grant
Aubrey Bozarth
Hunter Bozarth
Jaxon Vaughn
Emma Grace Penrod
Brooklyn Penrod
Alia (BooBoo) Wade
Ella Wade
Connor Solomon-Wade
Brantley (Cole Bucket) Solomon-Wade
Beloved dog “Chippy Dale Bozarth”
Sister-Margie Powell
Brothers:
Bob and Deloris Bozarth
William Bozarth
Roger Bozarth
He was preceded in death by his parents and granddaughter, Megan Bozarth
Graveside services will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 11am at Creal Spring s Cemetery. Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery. A celebration of Life will be held immediately after services at the Cana Church in Creal Springs.
Memorial donations are suggested to the family c/o Barbara Bozarth and will be accepted at Blue Funeral Home/ 1704 N. Court/ Marion, IL 62959. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.bluefuneralhome.com.