John George Vafinis

John George Vafinis obituary, Sheffield, AL

John George Vafinis

John Vafinis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Morrison Funeral Home - Tuscumbia on Aug. 14, 2025.

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John George Vafinis, 69, Tuscumbia, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. A private service will be held for the family, with interment in Oakwood Cemetery, Sheffield.

John was preceded in death by his wife, Taylor Dewanna Thompson; parents, George John and Evangeline Nichols Vafinis; and sister, Sophia Shelton..

He is survived by his siblings, Victoria Vafinis Horne, Andrea Vafinis Tramel, and Frank George Vafinis; stepchildren, Toddman S. Thompson (Cindy), Monaire Murphy (Richard), and Ty R. Thompson (Telina); nieces and nephews, Andy Underwood, Jennifer Adams, Erik Tramel, Hunter Tramel, and Spencer Vafinis; and great-nephew, Zack Watson.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, stjude.org/donate.

Online condolences may be left at morrisonfuneralhomes.com.

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

Morrison Funeral Home - Tuscumbia

825 N Main Street, Tuscumbia, AL 35674

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