John Sugg

You are always in our hearts J.D., God bless...

Love to you all. Ro.

Much love. ALWAYS !

We will all miss your unique personality and your kind heart. My prayers for and your loved ones.

We will all miss your unique personality and your kind heart. My prayers for you and your loved ones.

I just heard of this through my brother. I have not seen or talked to John since we graduated highschool in 2001. All I remember was John was so sweet to everyone and never said an unkind word. He was taken far too soon and many prayers go out to Johns family.

Christine (Hargrove) Hoover

First I/we must take the time to acknowledge the strength I've witnessed in both Ashley
and JD.
There is so much to be said about a guy who really was free from the curse of hate.
What does that mean? Well, there was an excitement John would conjure when just
about anyone would share their success stories. Without question this was almost
overwhelming to those who didn't know him. He would explode with excitement as
though he carried stock in your success. I feel he almost felt he did. For those of us who
really knew him realize he wanted what was best for all beings and didn't pass
judgement on who he felt was and wasn't deserving of fortune. I can say i rarely heard
him use the word hate when it came to living beings.
He was a man a giving. This next story is one many would find strange unless of course
you know John. A little over a week ago I was here in Austin and John was rushing
around finishing his obligations so he could hangout. Leaving us funny LONG
messages throughout the day explaining why he wasn't with us. We didn't get to see
him till around 9pm that night. This was about 3 Sunday's ago. when he finally fulfilled
his obligations and was able to met up, he began to share his stories since our last
meeting days before. He told me about this homeless man he met and at first glance he
felt he should ignore him. After speaking to the man he soon felt the man was no lesser
of a person than he. So, he decides to chat with the man about god and our connection
to life. After he had already missed us at the place we were all meeting at. John decides
to run out and find this man. He feels compelled to take him to churches chicken for
lunch. He then dropped the guy off where he needed to go leaving another human with
faith that people still care about each other.
He goes as far as to tell us he really hopes the guy calls him so he can see how he is.
At the time I kind of laughed at the story and thought "that's John for ya". Yet, now in
hindsight I see how free John really was. Free from the insecurities and judgmental
traits that curse many of our lives.
He was truly free.. He was someone who was willing to be a great friend no matter
what. His willingness to be a tour guide for myself and friends during visits to Austin is
something I must acknowledge as 100% selfless. I always said, he knew more about
the random facts of Austin than just about any other Austinite I know. I was and always
will be proud to say "This is pretty much my best friend in the whole world".
I could spend all day telling you some amazing things he'd say to me at almost
complete random. Though, if your here today you probably have heard just as many
prophecies as I. I don't want to be mournful about this parting, I truly want to celebrate
Johns life. One of the last things he told me was pretty profound "John, you and I are
here to make a difference in this world". "you in the physical and me in the soul". I guess
he and I are pretty much in the right place to address these realities now.
When I got the news I couldn't imagine myself standing here today. I wanted to just act
as if though it wasn't really happening. Then Sunday night came along. I stayed up all
night thinking about what my friend might think if I didn't go to his memorial. I knew in
my heart he would be ok with it. Yet, it was only last Sunday that he and I had a
conversation about the power of integrity. I realized me not being here today would be a
blatant copout to my obligations as his friend. It was a copout constructed from the
foundation of my very own convenient excuses.
So, I made it here. I am so thankful to be here with my family and friends today. I've
come to realize that all things fun, happy and cherish-able couldn't exist without the
boring, sad and lose we all experience in our lives.
The last few days I've heard from a lot of old friends who've expressed remorse and
shock of the news. Many of these friends I feel have now taken from this that our
friendships are precious, and easily lost by tragedy and disregard for time. Friendships
are experienced through communication and acknowledgment of ones existence to our
shared reality. I feel many have been re-enlightened to this fact this passed weekend.
We all have a tendency to rely on tomorrow. I can say I have never lost a peer as near
and dear as John David Sugg. This lose has given me new insight to now viewing
tomorrow as us simply putting off today. John told me "every time you come here I begin
a new chapter of my life" I told him "this is still chapter 1 bro, only a turn of the page".
He says "well, I can't wait to see what happens next".
This isn't a goodbye John. This here is a new beginning... Another turn in the page.
I love you man. Till we meet again

JOHN WAS A FREE SPIRT. I GAVE HIM A DEWALT TOOL BAG YEARS AGO AND HE USED FOR A DISKGOLF BAG. THE DUDE WAS A NUT. I CONSIDERED HIM AS A BEST FRIEND. RIP MY BROTHER. ILL SEE IN HEAVEN ONE DAY. . (SOUTH SIDE DISK GOLF CLUB, WATERLOO DISKGOLF CLUB AUSTIN TEXAS)...SPINNER E...

A beautiful soul taken too soon

My prayers go out to the John David family who is part of the most loving, genuine, and endeared family from Eupora, Ms. May God comfort you all.

I am so sorry.

JD, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. EHS Class of '68 is sending you our love and support. May your memories of John help you through this time. Love.

John David, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please, remember that your EHS Class of '68 is here for you. Always treasure those special times together. Love and prayers...

We are going to miss you. Ashley my daughter and John used to bump heads on the ceiling playing on the bunk beds when they were younger. Ashley is in Michigan and cannot be here. We are all so sorry for this terrible loss. In our hearts forever, know Your Friends and family Love you. We Love you. Peace.

John David, Loyd and I are so deeply sorry. Nothing could be worse than to lose a child. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this time.

God bless you all!!! Sympathy and love to you all.

So many of my childhood memories have John in them, from playing with race cars to going into haunted houses that I was too scared of. I will be forever grateful for my time spent with him and I'll keep the memories in my heart.

Thoughts and prayers...John will be deeply missed...

My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

I remember the sweet smile and great personality of John David when we were in high school in Eupora, MS. Sounds like his son was like him in his ability to enjoy life. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Keith Smith (Corpus Christi)

Your in our hearts and prayers

Johh, You will be missed ! Love you! Mark and Leslie

John, I met you when you were very small. And you were a dynamo then. Rock on, we love you. Ro Worley and Kids and Grandkids

Johnny touched my life. I am proud of you. Thank you Johnny, I will miss you.

We will all miss you john

So sorry to learn of this. John David, John's father, was a friend in Eupora, MS, many years ago. My deepest condolences. God Bless all of you.

love you suggish

John was like a part of our family, he will be with us in our hearts forever.

Know that our thoughts are with you.

No words,... just LOVE ~