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John Zullinger Obituary
December 17, 1985 - October 15, 2016
Chambersburg
John Eric Zullinger, 30, entered this world on December 17, 1985, destined to be a Warrior of the World and died October 15, 2016, a Warrior in God's Army. He was born in Hershey, the son of David W. and Deborah (Bowers) Zullinger. He was a member of the Class of 2007 at CASHS. After graduation, he joined the U.S. Army as a cavalry scout. He was stationed at Fort Drum, NY with the 10th Mt. Division 1-71 CAV and shortly after deployed to Iraq, then Afghanistan. While in Afghanistan he reenlisted and then transferred to Joint Base Lewis-McCord First Squadron 14th Cavalry Regiment Second ID and B "Bronco" Troop. Shortly after arriving at Fort Lewis, he again deployed to Afghanistan. During these three deployments, he left many good friends. But one in particular on his last deployment, Sergeant Robert Billings, whose family he visited in Amarillo, TX on his way home after leaving the Army on September 23, 2016, having given 9 1/2 years of Army service. John was a member of the Sons of the American Legion, Squad 46 of Chambersburg. He enjoyed country music, Yuengling Lager, fishing, hunting and crabbing. He was truly at home in the country; he was here to be a country boy. He was a role model to his subordinates and his younger brother, Kyle Taylor, who is following in his footsteps to serve his country. His legacy is one of true heroism, selflessness, love of his fellow man, his family, his country, generosity, respect and honor. Children fill a special place in his heart. It can truly be said that John touched someone's life in all parts of the world. In addition to his parents, he leaves behind his sister, Stephanie E. Zullinger and brother, Matthew D. Zullinger; his "other" family including parents: TJ Anderson and Michael Taylor; brothers Timothy Parker (LaKay) and Kyle Taylor; nephews: Alexander Malone, Jason Parker; three nieces, Lily Parker, Mae-Leigha Lewis, Avalyn Lewis; his Band of Brothers: Kyle Myers, Jamel Small and Eric Knepper; his army brothers and sisters; maternal grandmother, Rosalie Bowers, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Frederick M. and Myrtle C. Zullinger, M. Richard Bowers; and niece, Katie Belle Parker. A Celebration of Life will be held 1:00 pm on Monday, October 24, 2016 at the First Church of God with the Rev. Lawrence Metzler officiating. There will be a visitation from 3 to 6 PM on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at the William F. Sellers Funeral Home. Monday's service will be available for live streaming at: www.cfcog.cc / live. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations in John's honor be made to Pets for Vets, http://www.petsforvets.com/ donate; or Wounded Warrior Project, https://www. woundedwarriorproject.org/
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Richard Miller
April 18, 2018
I'm somehow Just finding out about this and it's really shocking and hard to come up with the proper words. We were really good friends Many years ago back in our Middle school days but I remember it all quite clearly. Thanks for all the cool and funny memories and may you rest in peace bud
Krystal Ford
April 19, 2017
Z, you were the best man I've ever known. I'm sorry that I didn't get the chance to tell you how much I loved you before you were gone. And I'm sorry it took me this long to find out. You will always hold a very special place in my heart. I will see you again someday.
Amanda Cavener-Garman
October 22, 2016
John, you were like a brother to me. I know you didn't realize how many people you changed, bc we are all better just for having known you. But you have made such an impact on my life, and on the lives of everyone who knew you. Dedrick and I love you so much. You'll never know. Our mother considered you a son and always will. You'll always be part of our family. You will never be forgotten, and the world looks so very different without you in it. You'll always be in my heart. Till Valhalla, brother. I love you
Tammy Breeden
October 21, 2016
I did not know John Zullinger or his family. But to lose someone so young. I could never put it in words very good because they could never justice how much you meant to so many people including me. You made this world so much safer and even brighter place for what you have done. There are rare men like you. I can say that. You will be terribly miss but never forgotten. Thank you for you services. RIP
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Pat Glasgow
October 21, 2016
I did not know John but know his mother, Grandmother Bucky, and Aunt Nancy. All public servants , in health profession. Obviously John was a remarkable human being, reading the tributes.
Words do not help Deb, but thought is sincere. So sorry. Praying for you and your family
Chris Richard
October 21, 2016
Didn't know him but as a fellow 19D he stood the good fight with toes forward. Yuenglings. We will all be together soon enough in Valhalla to enjoy a cold one.
October 21, 2016
I did not know John but I know his grandmother Rosalie bucky bowers from working at peenhall vollenteering there and I used to work with his brother Matthew at osi and he used to help me push wheelchairs at pennhall pt dept. Years ago. I want to thank you for serving this great country usa, may the family have peace and comfort in knowing that he is with you at all times no matter where you go or what you do he is watching all of you from above and in knowing that you will all meet again some day bucky may you have peace in knowing that he is watching over you at all times and that he is with pappy Richard. And that you will see him some day. I'm thinking of you bucky. Rest in peace john. Nicky turner Chambersburg pa.
Mary Lou Russell
October 21, 2016
Prayers for family and friends.Robert Russell( U.S Army)Grandmother
Jessica Edwards
October 21, 2016
John,
Word could never do justice in expressing how much you meant to so many people. You made the world a much brighter place. Men like you are a rare and wonderful thing. I am proud to call you family. I am proud to call you brother. I miss you terribly and love you, little big.
Joyce Turner
October 21, 2016
I did not know John, yet I knew him very well. I do not know his family yet so very many of us know the heartbreak and anquish they are going through. I wish them love, kindness and peace. John, you are brave and I promise you that you will NEVER be forgotten.
With love and respect,
Joyce Turner
American Gold Star Mother
SSG Shaun Mittler, KIA 07/10/10
Will Jelonek
October 20, 2016
It was a pleasure to serve along side you and I will forever treasure then adventures we shared. Till fiddlers green brother! -Sgt Jelonek, Will
Lester Favreau
October 20, 2016
I would like to say that SGT Z was loved by all. When I first got to JBLM in 2013, SGT Z was one of my Section Sergeants and he worked hard to maintain that position. He was dedicated to what he does and very passionate about it also. I can say now that he just wasn't one of my Soldiers he was a friend. He helped my wife Amanda multiple times while I was away for training. I would like to thank him for all the fun and stressful times we spent together and he will be missed.
1SG Favreau, Lester
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