John Henry Cazares

John Henry Cazares obituary, LaFayette, GA

John Henry Cazares

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John Cazares Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home on Dec. 16, 2025.
John Henry Cazares, age 91, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025, in Rock Spring, Georgia, surrounded by his loving family caring for him. John was born on October 12, 1934, in Houston, Texas. He loved being surrounded by family, dancing, traveling, and going to the Senior Center.
John was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Cazares; stepson, Rick Johnson; son-in-law, Jake Hodge; and daughter-in-law, Lisa Johnson.
He is survived by his children, Robert, Anthony, Sophia, Trina, Vincent, and Shannon Cazares; stepchildren, Linda (John) McManaway, Connie Hodge, Ted Johnson, and Cinda Johnson; nine grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; eight great-great grandchildren; brothers, Isaiah, Joshua, Daniel, Joseph, Manuel, Banabas, and Ezekiel Cazares; sisters, Olivia, Rebekah, Magdaline, Ruth, Esther, and Elizabeth Cazares; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held 2:00 pm Saturday, December 27, in the Wilbanks Memorial Chapel with Steve Whaley officiating.
Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
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Dec

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Service

2:00 p.m.

Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home

121 West Villanow Street, LaFayette, GA 30728

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