John Mahala

John Mahala obituary, Abingdon, VA

John Mahala

John Mahala Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Nov. 22 to Nov. 23, 2009.
John Robert Mahala ABINGDON, Va. John Robert Mahala, 69, a loving husband, father, and No. 1 papaw, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born May 3, 1940, in North Carolina, but had spent most of his life in Washington County, Va. John loved his family and was a great dad and papaw. He also loved to fish and hunt. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Millard and Minnie Otey Mahala; his son, John Mahala Jr.; two sisters, Rachel Mahala and Ethel Howard; and a brother, W.B. Mahala. Survivors are his wife of 43 years, Juanita Doss Mahala; daughters, Sharon Kestner and husband Troy of Abingdon, Rachel McCracken and husband Eric of Piney Flats, Tenn., and Melissa Carr and husband Keith of Elizabethton, Tenn.; grandchildren, Santana Warren, Keara Mahala, Alex McCracken, Conner McCracken, Owen Carr and Mahala Carr; former daughter-in-law, Jessica Carpenter of Belfast, Va.; brothers, Jay Mahala and wife Marlene of Morganton, N.C., Howard Mahala of Damascus, Va., Walt Mahala and wife Kathy of Abingdon, Earnest Mahala and wife Judy of Check, Va., Millard Mahala and wife Carol of Bristol Tennessee, Paul Mahala and wife Judy of York, Pa., and Dewey and wife Wanda of Damascus; several nieces and nephews; and several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with Pastor John Price officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens on Lee Highway in Abingdon. Pallbearers will be Eddie Cullop, Brian Cullop, Charlie Roark, Jason Roark, Eric Thompson and Chris Warren. The family will be receiving friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday at Farris Funeral Service. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com and signing the online guest book. Farris Funeral Service, 427 E. Main St. Abingdon, VA 24210 (276) 623-2700, is serving the family of John Robert Mahala.

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November 25, 2009

LAVONDA ROARK posted to the memorial.

November 24, 2009

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November 24, 2009

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LAVONDA ROARK

November 25, 2009

TO THE MAHALA FAMILY

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. WE WILL MISS HIM AS MUCH AS JR. WE MAY BE SAD THAT HE NOT WITH US, BUT HE WOULD NOT WANT US TO BE. HE IS HAPPY. HE NEVER FAIL TO ASK ME ABOUT JASON OR GAVE ADRINANNA A HUG. I'LL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIM GIVING RED A HARD TIME. ALSO ALL THE THINGS JASON AND JR WERE DOING. LUV U GUYS. WE ARE HERE IF U NEED US ANYTIME DAY OR NIGHT

Penny Fuqua

November 24, 2009

Sharon and family,

I am sorry to hear about John. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. I know that God will comfort you all during this time of sorrow.

Steve Harris

November 24, 2009

Sharon,
I am sure you would be the only one of you girls that would remember me from way back in the day. I am very sorry for your loss. I remember him being a big intimidating guy with a big heart. He was always super nice to me back then. In my thoughts and prayers!

Debbie Foster

November 24, 2009

Sharon,

Time helps to soften the pain of sorrow and to only make more special the loving memories that will always be the precious treasures that are held so tightly in your heart.

May it comfort you to know that your loss is shared by those who care.

With sincere sympathy,

November 24, 2009

Sharon, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God's grace sustain you through this tough time.
Call me if you need anything.
In Christian Love,
Mary Knupp

eddie jackson

November 23, 2009

is sorry for your all's lost i thoght the world of john .

donna scott

November 23, 2009

juanita and sharon so sorry for your loss seems like you have had your share of it you are in my thoughts please call if we can do anything donna (dr moore"s office)

November 23, 2009

Mahala Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God grace comfort you!
Love
Fields Family

JENNIFER THORNBURG

November 23, 2009

JUANITA, SHARON, RACHEL AND MELISSA

I JUST WANT YOU ALL TO KNOW THAT I AM PRAYING FOR YOU AND I HOPE THAT IF YOU NEED ANYTHING YOU WILL GIVE ME A CALL. MAY GOD BLESS AND COMFORT YOU IN YOUR TIME OF GRIEF..
LOVE YOU ALL
JENNIFER

Olivia Scalf

November 23, 2009

Sharon & family,
I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. It is my prayer that your memories will comfort you and give you a reason to smile during such a difficult time. God bless and keep you all, and you will remain in my prayers.
Love,
Olivia Scalf

Jerry Stroup

November 23, 2009

To the family, Sorry to hear of John passing. I grew up with John and we had some good time together. We often talked about them many times over the years. He was a good man and friend. I will miss seeing him around. God bless and comfort each heart during your time of grieving.

November 22, 2009

Sharon,
I am so sorry to hear about Mr. John passing away. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Sincerely,
Karren Ferguson

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