John William Shotts Jr., 72, of Mount Vernon, OH, passed away on February 6, 2024 at the Laurels after years of battling Multiple Sclerosis.
John was predeceased by his parents; John William Shotts Sr. and Gladys Irene (Ralston) Shotts, and his sisters and brother-in-laws; Sharyn (William) Fowler and Linda (Robert) Bebout.
John is survived by his wife of 50 years, Shirley Ann (Deeds) Shotts; a daughter, Stacy (Brian) Walden of Mount Vernon, OH; a son, John “Ryan” Andrew Shotts of Mount Vernon, OH; cousin, Carol (Steven) Weaver of Wentzville, MO; nephews; Robert “Rob” (Amber) Fowler of Mount Vernon, OH; Robert “Linn” (Robyn) Bebout of Mount Vernon, OH; a niece, Angela (William) Webb of Centerburg, OH; 2 great nieces, 2 great nephews and 2 great-great nieces.
John retired from Rolls Royce after 30 years, was a member of the International Association of Machinist and Aerospace Workers, Archeological Society of Ohio-Kokosing Chapter, Flint Ridge Archeological-Johnny Appleseed Chapter, past member of various hunting clubs, the Gambier Fishing Club, softball and bowling leagues, the Elks and Loyal Order of the Moose colonial city lodge.
A private graveside service will be held at Union Grove Cemetery in Gambier, Ohio.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to the Laurel’s of Mount Vernon for their care and support.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Johns honor to the nonprofit organization his daughter and son-in-law founded: Fur Missile K9 Foundation, Inc. checks can be mailed to 945 Summit Drive Mount Vernon, OH 43050.
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Funeral Home: Dowds – Snyder Funeral Home
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