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John Killebrew Obituary

John Thomas Killebrew, 58, born September 2, 1946, died July 26, 2005. Wife, Jody Denson, predeceased. Survived by parents John P. and Flora Lee Killebrew, sisters Wanda Weber Porter and Kaye McArdle, five nephews (Kevin, Lance, Marty and Bryan Weber, and James McArdle), and one niece (Karie McArdle Dilly). John was a Vietnam veteran, a professional baseball player with the Chicago Cubs, a Washington High and ASU graduate. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Phoenix, Arizona and attended Calvary Baptist Church in Union City, Tennessee. Visitation 9:00 a.m. Saturday, July 30, 2005, funeral services 10:00 a.m., 212 Court Square Street, Union City, Tennessee. Arrangements by White-Ranson Funeral Home

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Published by The Arizona Republic from Jul. 29 to Jul. 30, 2005.

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DAVID MONROE

August 1, 2005

WENT TO GRADE SCHOOL & HIGH SCHOOL WITH JOHN.WE WERE IN THE SCOUTS TOGETHER.A FINE PERSON FROM A GOOD FAMILY.GOD BLESS YOU & YOUR FAMILY.

John and Pam (Mitchell) Cavalier

July 31, 2005

We knew John in high school and have great memories of him. He was always one of the nicest and most polite guys on campus.

What a great baseball player and student of the game.

Our sincere condolences to his family.

Bruce Kenny

July 29, 2005

Deepest sympathies to John's family and friends. We were good friends in high school, playing football and baseball together and our families were friends.Even though we lost track of each other through the years, he remains a friend in my heart and mind. God Bless you John, Your old friend "chopper"

Sue (McIntyre) McCloud

July 29, 2005

What a great guy John was. Having known John throughout high school, I have nothing but fond memories. He was respected by all. He will be missed, but not forgotten. My thoughts & prayers are with John & his family.

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