John M. Chia Sr.

John M. Chia Sr. obituary, Louisville, KY

John M. Chia Sr.

John Chia Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Owen Funeral Home - Jeffersontown on Dec. 30, 2024.

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John Murillo Chia, Sr., 82, passed away Friday December 27, 2024.
Born in Abilene, TX he retired from TARC as a Maintenance Foreman. John was a US Army Veteran and a member of Buechel Lodge #896.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan Chia and Elvira Murillo; and daughter, Cynthia Chia.
He is survived by his loving wife, the former Catherine Goetzinger; sons, John Chia, II (Jeanine) and Chris Chia (Jessica); granddaughter, Maya Chia; one brother; and eight sisters.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the time of the Masonic service on Friday, January 17, 2025.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shriners Children's.

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9318 Taylorsville Road, Louisville, KY 40299

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