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John Kellogg Obituary

John Harold Kellogg

SHREVEPORT, LA - John Harold Kellogg was a good man. He died on December 21st, 2014 from a tragic gun accident.

John is survived by his wife Debbie Stoll Kellogg of Shreveport and his son John Alex and Brittany Kellogg of New Orleans. John also leaves behind two stepsons, Matt and Heidi Sanders of Bossier City and Justin and Jennifer Sanders of Blanchard; a brother, David and Gail Kellogg of Shreveport; and brother-in-laws Robert and Pam Stoll of Shreveport and Josh Whitehouse of San Francisco. He loved being a grandfather to Lleyton and Lily. John's parents, Bobby and Mary Ann Kellogg, and brother Jim Kellogg preceded him in death. His family will remember him for his love for life and the people around him.

John was a registered nurse who took pride in helping others work towards wholeness. He was known by many for his kind spirit and bear hugs. John tried his best to live by the words of the Serenity Prayer: "God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference." John's favorite place was a piece of family property, where he spent years partaking in "tractor therapy." He and Debbie were recently able to achieve their dream of building a cabin in the woods. John's life and work impacted countless numbers of people and he will be greatly missed.

John's beautiful blue eyes were donated to the Louisiana Eye Bank. A small service will be held on December 24th, 2014 with family and close friends out at "the land."

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Published by Shreveport Times on Dec. 24, 2014.

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Lashadralyn Evans

December 18, 2024

A Great Kind Hearted Nurse And Friend

Sylvia Jean Offutt Martin

January 3, 2015

I'm so sorry to hear of John's passing. What a terrific person. Love Jeannie Offutt Martin

Denise Stewart Chreene

December 31, 2014

Please accept my condolences. John and I went to high school together. I also had the pleasure of attending church with him at St. James. He lived life with a smile on his face and greated everyone with a warm hug. May God be with you.

christy bryant

December 31, 2014

i didn't know John long but he was a great person to work with. Sorry to hear about this tragedy.

Tamila Allen

December 31, 2014

John was a good neighbor and a very nice man.
My deepest condolences, Debbie.

December 30, 2014

John and I were friends since grade school. Our paths crossed several times in our adult lives. He had a great heart and a smile that was as sincere as could be. Prayers and condolences to the family!!! So sorry for your loss. Diane Effinger Reiland

Ron Brown

December 30, 2014

I did not know John well in school. But the truth about a man comes out from those who knew him in his life and in death. His life WAS his message. So hearing the life he lived and how he cared for people.... matters. I pray he knew Jesus in his heart because if he did, the bible says to be absent from THIS body, is to be Present with The Lord. Make sure you know Jesus friends. All that matters in life, is what you did for HIS glory. John,...you must have done good. I am so sorry family for your tragic loss. Ron Brown- Southwood 1976

December 30, 2014

To Debby and Family'
John was like the Reader's Digest Column "My Most Memorable Character." Never to be forgotten, his way with people in all walks of life and in all circumstances. I worked with John for several years and one of his most endearing traits and steadfast traits was his humility. Another was his warm smile. He will be remembered by all who worked alongside him or whose lives were made better by having crossed paths with him. God Bless Each of You in Your Loss,
Suzanne Knighten, RN

Lynette van Heerden

December 29, 2014

What sad news May peace and comfort follow in the days to come. My prayers to all the families

Joe Grayson

December 28, 2014

Such sad news, my favorite cousin, will be missed.

Pamela Waren/Anderson

December 28, 2014

John, you always made me laugh and smile even when times were tough. You will always be in my heart and I know you will always be there watching over Deb! I'm so glad we were friends and will always remember your beautiful eyes and warm hug. Always, Pam Anderson

Mel Barber

December 28, 2014

I am so very sorry in the loss of John. I will always remember how sweet and kind John always was to me and others. John was one of my son's dearest friends. I remember John from a small boy when he and Mike played at the end of the driveway and I was afraid they would get run over by the cars passing by. I remember his compassion for others as he became a man. He will be truly missed by all who loved him. Please accept our deepest sympathy. All our prayers and love. The Barber family (

Traci King

December 27, 2014

I will always remember the honest and brutal truth that John had said to me. He didn't tell me what I wanted to hear, he told me what I needed to hear. And when I don't want to accept something, I still hear him say "It is what it is". Thank you, John. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Tricia Temple

December 27, 2014

John touched my heart in many ways, as I know he did for many others. He will be greatly missed! Much love John K!!

John Sacker

December 27, 2014

What a great guy and friend! So sorry for the family's loss! May God comfort you and provide the peace only He can. :(

scott harper

December 27, 2014

I'm going to miss you John....you always gave a smile and a kind word. you challenged people to see their strengths and goodness. Peace be with you

wendi laborde

December 27, 2014

You lit up every day I worked at Brentwood Hospital. You were a special person who will be missed.

Cynthia Griffin Hill

December 26, 2014

My memories of John are all of him with that huge smile on his face. He was awesome and felt like a brother for many years in middlle and high school. He recently was a family member's nurse and was much appreciated. My prayers are with the family and so sorry for the loss.

December 26, 2014

John Kellogg taught me to live a life of service to others. I grew through his instruction, mainly living a good life with thoughts for others always. His spirit and commitment to life lives on. Thank you, John.

patty munce

December 26, 2014

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Carole Hartfield

December 26, 2014

Robert, so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother in law. Prayers going out to the family.

Linda Jordan Liles

December 26, 2014

It's hard to put into words feelings that so many of us have from the loss of John. That smile! It was evident to anyone that knew him that his smile was directly connected to a very beautiful heart! Its rare to have the pleasure of knowing someone like him. Debbie my heart aches for you as does so many others!! God bless and keep all Johns loved ones close..let that smile live on in all of you!!

Dianne Priest Martin

December 26, 2014

My prayers are with your family..remembering my high school friend...always friendly.

Susan Butler

December 26, 2014

John was one of my best friends in high school and was always happy and fun. He was close to my family and would even go clothes shopping with me & my mom. To Johns wife and family, my heart is breaking for you and your loss, I will be praying for you. Until we meet again

Mark Rust

December 26, 2014

John's passing saddened me. We have kept everyone close to him in thoughts and prayer.

Ginger James

December 25, 2014

Debbie I am so sorry to hear this. I'll keep you in my prayers. Love, Ginger James

Pam Grimes

December 25, 2014

John had a special gift of making everyone feel special. When I first met him some 20+ years ago at work, he made me feel welcome and accepted. He will be greatly missed.

Laura Nicklas

December 25, 2014

There are no words to express my sorrow at the loss of John. Debbie and John Alex, John spoke of you often and so with so much love over the years I knew him. He was the real deal - a true man of integrity. He was many things to me - coworker, boss, mentor and above all friend. I am extremely grateful to have known him. May the memories of John help you find peace. I love you, both.

Daryl Attaway

December 25, 2014

John saw the good in everyone. His compassion for all was unparalleled. Well done my friend. I'll miss seeing you on Tuesdays in your denim overalls.

Frank Piccolo

December 25, 2014

I was so sorry to hear about John, such a tragedy, my thoughts are with you all.

Jeanette Owens

December 25, 2014

John was one of the nicest, sweetest guys I had the honor to work with. Loved him and his funny smile. May God be with his family during this time of tragedy and loss.

Bart Welter

December 24, 2014

I worked many a long hour with.
John in the Cath Lab;he never.
Complained, and never stopped
Learning. Miss you my friend.

Tomika Palmer

December 24, 2014

John was an awesome man and will truly be missed at Brentwood!! My prayers are with the family. I'm glad God allowed me to know such a wonderful man. RIP my dear friend.

Peggy Heacock

December 24, 2014

John was one of the finest, most non-judmental men I've ever known. I will miss him terribly. My prayers for peace and healing are sent to his family

Earl jones

December 24, 2014

John was a champion amongst men you didnt have to work directly with him to feel the love of this great man. Rest well my friend heaven needed a champion!

David Stockinger Jr.

December 24, 2014

"John Alex", I am so sorry. I am always here for you. I love you cousin.

"Uncle John", Thank you for a childhood full of wonderful countless memories, huge hugs, tons of laughs, and of course a few hundred "snake bites". Rest peacefully, you will be missed, but never forgotten. "Ahead, Highball" straight to Heaven!

Donna Phiffer

December 24, 2014

John was a great man and a great friend .

keidra mayweather

December 24, 2014

A truly phenomenal man!!!! I love u JK....you are missed... I thank GOD for giving us the opportunity to have worked with one another. Thanks for always being you

Bobbie Ann Walker

December 24, 2014

I went to junior high and high school with John and will always remember his smile and those beautiful blue eyes. Praying for the family that the Lord will give you peace and strength during this most difficult of times.

Derek Naquin

December 24, 2014

I do not know of anyone who ever met John, that didn't instantly love him. He was a joy to work with, to hunt with, and to just be near. He brightened any room he walked in, and always had a joke or a kind word to offer. He was a true friend and a great man. To his family I offer our prayers for comfort and healing, knowing that John is in the Father's arms now. I will miss my friend.

Pete Harris

December 24, 2014

I haven't known john in his later years except for an occasional accidental meeting.
I did know john in highschool and he was full of life and an unbounding source of energy.
He was a friend and a fellow firefighter and I am sure he was a compassionate nurse. From a flight nurse to a fellow nurse and friend you will be missed john.

myric kelly

December 24, 2014

My prayers to Debbie & john!! To the family members! ! Rest In peace! ! TWIN. !!!!

Red River Friends

December 24, 2014

John never missed an opportunity to impact the people he knew and cared for in a positive way. Our hearts are saddened by his passing; but we were all so blessed to have been touched by his great kindnesses. Many prayers are being sent to his sweet family he loved so much.

Howard Malpass

December 24, 2014

In God's hands you have been and will always be!

Diane Williams-Lewis

December 24, 2014

I had the pleasure of working with John for many years at Brentwood Hospital. He was a caring and compassionate man that touched so many people lives. He will truly be missed. Rest in Paradise John.

Harvey Dillahunty

December 24, 2014

Here's to you John John
Thanks for all the fun times we had railroading!!
To all your family, may all the good times you shared with John help you thru the days ahead

Lawrence & Connie Calhoun

December 24, 2014

John will be missed by the Calhoun Family. Had many fun time together with the Aqua Katz. Lot of fun "clowning" around with him. Our prayers are with Little John and the rest of the Kellogg Family. Another one taken to soon.

Guy and Andrea Brannon

December 24, 2014

We are so very sorry for your loss, John was a magnificent man; words cannot express our sadness!! John will live on in our memories forever! Your family is in our prayers!!
"What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes part of us." -Helen Keller

Billy McCracken

December 24, 2014

I had the fortune of working with John for many years ,as well as hunting and fishing with him. He made me a better man, father and husband. He was the kind of person everyone looked up to. I know he is in heaven. Love ya Kellogg.

Debbie Farley Benton

December 24, 2014

I went to school with John. God called one of his best home. May the Lord wrap his loving arms around the family and give them peace during this sad time.

Theresa Williams

December 24, 2014

You were loved!

Brian Tidwell

December 24, 2014

John will truly be missed my so many people. He was a great friend to me. I know now I have another angel watching over me.

James Dale Thompson

December 24, 2014

There will be an empty chair at the holiday table this year, but it will be filled with loving memories.

Dana Sansalone

December 24, 2014

My heart was heavy when I heard about the tragic accident that took this sweet man's life. What an extraordinary man
Always a joy to be around. Praying for his family.

December 24, 2014

Thinking of you John.Ron and have sweet memories of your dad during his sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss















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Thinking of you John.We have sweet memories of your dad during his Southwood days.Love you,The Worthens

Eyad Abdulhalim

December 24, 2014

By far one of the best people I have ever known; I couldn't have asked for a better manager. My condolences to his family.

Dan Krutz

December 24, 2014

As a Pastor I will always remember John as a person who was fun to be around and also a leader. He indeed loved life and cared for others deeply. God Bless John and his family and friends who I know will miss him so much. May God grant John Harold Kellogg peace.

ALAN NADEAU

December 24, 2014

My heart goes out to John's family during this extremely difficult time of their lives. John was a wonderful man and will be missed, but not forgotten.
-Alan

Sarannette Frontaura-Duck

December 24, 2014

I worked for several years at Brentwood Hospital with John in the Adult Psych Unit. He was a dedicated and tireless worker. He cared for his patients and wanted to make a difference.
My thoughts and prayers are with all his family and friends. May you rest in peace and may God's peace be with all his family at this difficult time.

Donna & Nicky Nix

December 24, 2014

God bless & comfort all who loved him.

Joey Dumas

December 24, 2014

I was saddened to learn of John's untimely passing. Many fond memories of working with John as a fellow nurse. His demeanor was contagious and one that I will never forget. He had the knack of bringing out smiles in everyone around him with his own. Please know that all concerned are in my thoughts and prayers. I trust you can take comfort in knowing that someone so special to many will never be forgotten.

Kerry Kidd

December 24, 2014

So saddened to hear this...John and I were best friends when we were little boys...he always had that "spark". I'll never forget him and the good times we had.

Brian Wooten

December 24, 2014

Rest in Peace my brother. Prayers to your family.

Felicia McDaniel

December 24, 2014

I am a better nurse and person for having known you. Thanking God for the time He allowed us to be a part of each others journey. I will miss you my friend.

Sandra Abla

December 24, 2014

Such a sweet kind fun loving soul. Many memories of growing up and knowing such a beautiful soul. Heaven has truly gained an angel. May God be with the family and their friends.

Corky Hearne

December 24, 2014

John, we worked together from 1979 until 1990,and enjoyed being on the extra board and catching a deadhead with you to Alexandria or New Orleans. I did not know one guy who ever had a disagreement with John. We had some good times together and shared a lot of laughs. Rest in peace old buddy.

December 24, 2014

Bless you all at this time. With much love. Susan Bryant

Samantha McGee

December 24, 2014

Many of my childhood memories have Big John in them, he was a joy to all who knew him! Thinking of you Little John..our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family!! He will be greatly missed!

Leslie Sumers Juarez

December 24, 2014

i was so heartbroken to hear of Johns passing. He was one of the most genuine of souls I have ever met. Rest in Peace my friend.

Janice Wierick

December 24, 2014

Sending hugs and prayers to the family.

Dawn Voss-McReynolds

December 24, 2014

We went to Southwood together. So sorry for your loss, my prayers and thoughts to the family.

Keith David

December 24, 2014

Debbie, John Alec, and family, John was a good man, friend, and of upstanding character. It was always so much fun to be around him because you always knew a good laugh was just around the corner. John, you will be missd and thought of often. For those of us left behind, may we find peace, understanding, strength and comfort in the closeness of Jesus until we all shall gather again.

Leicia Benson

December 24, 2014

I just don't know the right words to say, but John did!. John was my first nurse manager and I learned so much from him. He was a great teacher and mentor. I thank GOD for blessing me with the opportunity to work with him. May he rest in peace and GOD please grant his family with the support they need to carry on during this difficult time.

Dennis W. Slayton

December 24, 2014

Debbie, I am at a loss for words, my prayers are with you & your entire family.

An honest man here lies at rest,
The friend of man, the friend of truth,
The friend of age, and guide of youth:
Few hearts like his, with virtue warm'd,
Few heads with knowledge so inform'd;
If there's another world, he lives in bliss;
If there is none, he made the best of this.

Tina Prelow

December 24, 2014

John was truly one of God's Angels on earth. John will be missed. Prayers and love to the family.

Brenda (Hounsel) Pearson

December 24, 2014

I went to high school with John and will always remember his beautiful smile. My prayers are with his family.

Lewis Thomas

December 24, 2014

I enjoyed the updates and watching the progress of the cabin on FB. John seemed to be a really great guy. I'm so sorry for this great loss.

Marie harlan

December 23, 2014

Although I never met you in person I feel like I have known you forever. Thank you for being there for my son. You changed his life. God speed sweet friend.

December 23, 2014

John was very special to many people. We were all so close in middle school and high school. He and Steve Nezat coached our boys when they were young. Mark and I are very saddened and will continue to lift the family up in prayer.
Cheryl Young Connella

Melinda Perkins

December 23, 2014

A true friend that will be missed dearly! We love and will miss your laughs! Fly high my dear friend!!

Ric Wails

December 23, 2014

Such a tragic loss....God Bless all

David and Lynda Stockinger

December 23, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Elli Ellison

December 23, 2014

John impacted countless lives every single day. His memory will be preserved in the patients he helped as well as his family and friends. His smile and positive attitude are an inspiration to those he worked with. Brentwood will not be the same without him. Rest peacefully John.

Rhonda Robertson

December 23, 2014

John Alex, your dad was one-of-a-kind and will be greatly missed! You were his pride and joy! Love you!

Tina (Branch) Hollowell & Randy Hollowell

December 23, 2014

Debbie and Family...
We pray that John's beautiful memories are a blessing to you and give you comfort. May God embrace you with peace. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers...

nita smith

December 23, 2014

Im miss u john love u see u when i get there your brentwood friend.

Loyce Jones

December 23, 2014

R.I.P.JOHN GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN

Ann Deemer

December 23, 2014

Father John, Troy and I are praying for you, your wife, and entire family at this time of great sadness. Ann and Troy Deemer

missy jordan

December 23, 2014

John had a calmness and grounded presence which he shared with all. Loved his big smile. I am sorry for your loss and know he will be missed by many. God comfort you. Kindest regards,Missy

Stacy (Mooty) Grace

December 23, 2014

I went to high school with John. Always remember him smiling. Thoughts and prayers to his family during this time of sorrow.

Kelly Nasser

December 23, 2014

My thoughts , love and prayers for Debbie and all his family.

Diane Robicheaux Wimberly

December 23, 2014

Debbie, I'm praying for you and your family during this devastating time. I didn't know John, but I've heard he was a fine man. I am so very sorry. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Julie Stafford

December 23, 2014

I went to school with John. He was never without his infectious smile. Thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Ricky Lee

December 23, 2014

Fond memories of John. Proud to have shared the challenge of Nursing School with him. My image of John will always be that smile. RIP John.

Missy Thurlow

December 23, 2014

I went to high school with John. I am so very sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you all at this time of sorrow.

December 23, 2014

Debbie, we are so sorry for your loss, we loved John and his memory will live forever in our hearts...prayers to you and your family in this time of sorrow....May God bless you all and keep his spirit alive!
Page and Kim Bachman

Diane Halleck True

December 23, 2014

RIP John. Praying for your family in this tough time, especially here at the holidays.

Denise OBrien

December 23, 2014

John was such a awesome and caring person. He helped me and many others even when he was having a bad day he was always there!!
He will be greatly missed

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