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John SHOATES Obituary
John Shoates of Xenia, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021, at Ohio's Hospice in Dayton. John was a member of Zion Baptist Church. He was a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. John retired from WPAFB after working 38 years as an engineer in Flight Systems Engineering Division. He is
survived by his wife of 68 years, Jean and daughters Joyette Bowen and Jacqueline Robinson. His Home Going Service is Saturday, September 11, 2021, at 1:00 pm at Zion Baptist Church, 565 E. Main Street, Xenia, Ohio. Masked Walk-thru visitation from 12 noon till time of Service. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Porter-Qualls-Freeman Funeral Home.
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Carolyn L Howard
September 15, 2021
To the dear family of Mr. John Shoates. What a beautiful family that I have come to admire and look up to down through the years. At 95 he lived a good long life. Hold onto your Precious memories. Remember. God is Ever Present.
Phyllis A. Turner-Johnson
September 15, 2021
Celebrating a life well lived. Memories of you will be cherished forever. John, you fought a good fight, you have finished your course, and you have kept the faith. Now the crown of righteousness is laid up for you, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to you... 2 Timothy 4:7-8 KVB
Karen L. Davis
September 10, 2021
Sincere condolences and prayers are extended to the Shoates Family and Friends. I pray that you find comfort and strength during this most difficult time.
Rest easy Mr. Shoates in Heavenly Peace until we all meet again.
Mrs. Shoates, Joyette and Jackie I will continue to keep you in prayer.
Rev. Dr. Gloria Wade Dillon
September 10, 2021
To the family of Brother Shoates, we are sending our sincere condolences and prayers at your great loss! The Word tells us, for those who die In Christ, "To be absent from the body is to be present with The Lord!" Be encouraged and strengthened by The Lord our God, family and friends and precious memories!!! Blessings, Rev. Dr. Gloria and Brother Vermon Dillon
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