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1955
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2025
John Shockley Obituary
A native of Fresno, California, he was the son of the late Floyd Shockley and the late Elizabeth (Ward) Shockley, and brother to FloyAnn (Shockley) Marsh, late Charles Shockley, late Donald Shockley and Gladys (Shockley) Dial. He was the father of the late Melissa (Shockley) Julian, Katherine (Shockley) Shaw, Samuel Shockley, and John Shockley II. John was also a loving grandfather to Reahgan, Reise, Rion, Taylor, Alexandra, Samantha, Derek, Evie, Joshua, Danell, Cheyenne, John III, and Elliana.
A graduate of C.L. McLane High School, Class of 1973, John went on to earn his associate's degree in Business Management from Fresno City College. He later enjoyed a long and fulfilling career as a Service Advisor for Busam Nissan, where building connections and helping others brought him profound purpose and joy.
Per his wishes, no funeral services will be held. His ashes will be spread at Morro Bay, California, by family and loved ones.
In lieu of flowers or other gifts, the family requests that donations be made to the Ronald McDonald House in support of families and children-a cause John believed in deeply.
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January 1, 2026
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Kathy pickerell
November 22, 2025
John was one of my best friends! We shared one of life's greatest gifts , our grandchildren! Reahgan,Reise,Rion,and great grandaughter Sophia! He will be missed!!
Mike Dillon
November 21, 2025
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Hood. Lotsa good times
November 21, 2025
I knew Johnny since we were very young kids in Fresno CA in the fifties. The 3 of us, Johnny , his Brother Donald and I were constant companions and really enjoyed each other´s company. We´d ride our bikes and terrorize the neighborhood. I had just talked with Johnny a couple weeks back after not hearing his voice for many years. Rest in peace my friend, say hi to Donald for me, would ya? Aloha from Hawaii love to the family.
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Sandra Salinas
November 21, 2025
Sending my condolences to the family I knew John threw Katie when we were best friends . I enjoyed his stories when I would visit her he would be there as well , heaven gained a good angle fly high with your daughter Melissa RIP
Taylor Davis
November 20, 2025
Thank you for all the memories that we had together grandpa. I´m so proud that I´m granddaughter. I´m gonna miss you dearly grandpa. May you Rest In Peace. I love you so very much
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