Name: Visitation for John R. Sholl Jr.
Start: 2016-05-26T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-05-27T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Hinchliff-Pearson-West, Inc., Galesburg

John R. Sholl Jr., 69, of Galesburg, died at 3:15 a.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2016, at home.
He was born Jan. 24, 1947, in Galesburg, the son of John R. and Eunice Pettit Sholl Sr. He married Sharon K. Henderson on June 8, 1982, in Galesburg.
John is survived by his wife of 34 years, Sharon; his son, John (Renee) McGinnes of Reno, Nevada; seven daughters, Tracey (Pat) Moore and Amelia Welty, both of Galesburg, Lori Zielke of Georgia, Kasey (Jamie) Grawey of Knoxville, Heather (Rick) Kent of Galesburg, Tami (Mike) Anderson of Fort Worth, Texas, and Stormy Sholl of Knoxville; 27 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Raymond John Sholl; his sister, Seanith Smith; and one great-grandchild, Daniel Reynolds.
John served in the U.S. Army for two years.
He worked as a car salesman for Lakis Ford for 38 years, retiring in 2012. John graduated from Galesburg High School in 1965. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He loved fishing and boating at Lake Bracken.
Funeral services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday, May 27, 2016, at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. The Rev. James Ecklund will officiate. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 26, 2016, at the chapel. Burial will be in Abingdon Cemetery with military honors by Harry E. Wiles American Post #381. Memorials may be made to the family. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.

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Published by The Register-Mail on May 25, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for John Sholl

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12 Entries

May 28, 2016

Our sympathies to the Sholl family. Mike and Marty Zielke

May 26, 2016

Sharon and family. So very sorry to hear of Johns passing. I knew John for a long time. Went to school with him and bought cars from him. Also remember seeing him at the casinos. John was a good guy and will always be missed. Sonny Rutledge

Pam (Randell) Gardner

May 26, 2016

To the Sholl family: So sorry for your loss.
My family lived next door to John's family from birth til we moved when I was 8. I remember the apricot trees, the throwing of the fruit, of course, at each other and my sister and I playing with Seanie's dollhouse. Lost touch after that, but then we were in High School together, but never got reacquainted. Just wanted to tell you this tidbit. God bless you and hold on to the memories.

Pam Randell Gardner

May 26, 2016

My condolences.

Don Maze

May 25, 2016

We want to express our deepest sympathy to John's wife and family. He was a good friend and neighbor. I will miss our conversations.

Don & Karen Maze

Larry Hovind

May 25, 2016

Many fond memories of a good friend. Another GREAT ONE taken from us too soon.

Phoebe and I bought many cars from John.
He was always a gentlemen's gentlemen.
Always smiling, and willing to help in any way he could. That goes for more then just cars.

RIP John. My thoughts and prayers are with all of his family.

With Sympathy,
Larry Hovind

Larry Joy

May 25, 2016

Bought my first truck from John. He rented an apartment from my folks. Allways considered him a friend, RIP John!

Josh Sebben

May 25, 2016

My condolences to the Sholl family. John was a great man and always a joy to be around. He always worked hard and went out of his way to be helpful to all. He will be missed. -Josh Sebben and family

Karen Miller

May 25, 2016

I went to high school and junior high with John. We've stayed in contact over the years. He was one of the nicest and caring people I've ever met. When I would visit my family in Galesburg my brother Joe and I would try to visit John. My fondest memory of John is when my father passed away John was my only classmate that came to for the graveside service in the freezing February weather. My condolences and prayers for his family.

David and Sue Rayborn

May 25, 2016

John was a long time friend and a former co-worker who sold so many cars we lost track. He will be missed.

Hillard & Carol Gipson

May 25, 2016

John was one of the nicest men we ever met. He was our trusted car salesman and a good friend.

Tom Burek

May 25, 2016

It is with our deepest sympathy that we are sending you this message today. So many people have fond memories of John, as do we. We are thinking and praying for all of you today and in the many days to come.

Prayers from many
The Burek's
Tom, Gaye, Caylyn, and Laine

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