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1966
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2016
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John Votaw Obituary
Age 49, of Canton, passed away Thursday evening after a brief illness. He was born in Akron to James and Carol (Lego) Votaw. John was a graduate of Garfield High School and had thirty years experience in the electrical industry.
He was preceded in death by his father, James. In addition to his mother, John is survived by his wife of five years, Tina Votaw; children, Jamie, Jake and Taylor Votaw; and brother, Chuck Votaw.
A memorial service will be held at 5:00 p.m. Thursday in First Friends Church with Pastor Stan Hinshaw officiating. Interment will be private for the family. Friends may call in church on Thursday from 3 to 5 p.m. You may sign our guest book at: shriverfuneralhomes.com.
Shriver Funeral Homes & Cremation Service
330-455-0349
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Memories and Condolences
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5 Entries
I miss you more than anything... - your son
Jake Votaw
May 15, 2018
Jake Votaw
May 8, 2018
I miss you so much dad.. you were my best friend..
George Halay
November 10, 2016
Rest in Peace, Old Friend. I'll miss the times we had over the years. Hope you got to enjoy that bike a little. God Bless your family.
Bill Weaver
November 8, 2016
You will be miss by me my friend the time we had from being neighbors and in school from the 4th grade till graduate in 1986..rest my buddy..family my call or text me iam here 330 414 1197...
Pam Waers
November 8, 2016
Rest in peace John. You will be watching over your family from heaven above.
Love,
Pam and Ray Waers
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