John William Tako, Jr. Jr.

John William Tako, Jr. Jr. obituary

John William Tako, Jr. Jr.

John Tako, Jr. Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by J.C. Kirby and Son Lovers Lane Chapel - Bowling Green on Jul. 24, 2025.

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John William Tako Jr., age 53, of Bowling Green passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 in his home. John was born in Tucson, Arizona on July 2, 1972 to John William Tako Sr. and the late Kathleen Joyce Rappe Tako. He worked for many years for Baymont Inn & Suites Hotel.

John is survived by his father, John (Betsy) Tako Sr.; his two sisters, Kristi Tako (William) Birdsong and Laurie Tako (Mark) Lambert; his niece and nephews: Joseph (Candi) Birdsong, Gary Birdsong, Steven Birdsong, Leah (Colby) Lents, and Darian Lambert; and his good friend and coworker, Sunny Vaidya.

There will be no services at this time and cremation has been chosen. J.C. Kirby & Son Funeral Chapels has been entrusted with these arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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