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John HARTER Obituary
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HARTER, Jr., John F. 69, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2016. He was born on November 18, 1946, the son of the late John F. Harter Sr. and Janet (Newell) Harter Jackson. John is survived by his beloved wife of 34 years, Cynthia (Tittle) Harter; daughters and sons-in-law, Nicki and Don Castle and Courtney and Tony Ehlinger; granddaughter, Abby Castle "His Angel", step-grandchildren, Erik (Katie) Castle, Brittany Bowsher, Gage Ehlinger and Jaydon Ehlinger; brother, David of Tennessee; sister, Angela of Missouri; special niece, Kenzi Brown (James Ervin); and numerous other family members. He is preceded in death by an infant son, John Ryan; and brother, Phillip. John graduated from North High School in 1965 and began working in 1970 at the Clark County Sherriff's office where he retired as a Sergeant after 25 years of service. He then went on to work in customer service at the Springfield News Sun for several years. John loved his family dearly and his legacy will continue to live on through them. A gathering of family and friends to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2016 from 11a.m.-2p.m. at the Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Fellowship Hall, 1801 St. Paris Pk. Springfield, OH 45504. A private service will be held at the convenience of the family at a later date. John's family would like to give a special thank you to the nurses and staff at Springfield Regional Medical Center in the ICU for their exceptional love and care during their time of need. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Leukemia And Lymphoma Society, 3 International Drive, Suite 200, Rye Brook, NY 10573. Condolences may be expressed to his family by visiting www.jacksonlytle.com
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Stacy (Orndorff) Ryan
March 15, 2016
Cindy,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of JJ. I loved working with him as my SGT at Clark Co. He will always have a special place in my heart. My prayers to you and the family.
Denise Kramer
March 12, 2016
Rest in peace john...miss and love you.
Pierson Baker
March 11, 2016
Uncle JJ would always make me laugh. He would chase me and scare me. He would always say if you don't behave I am gonna let the dog get you! He cheered me on in football too. I played my hardest when he was sick last time to win just for him. I love you!! Your 10 year cousin.
Marla Smith
March 11, 2016
What a loss for everyone. You all know JJ lives on but the emptiness left behind is devastating. Prayers and lots of love your way from this cousin.
Jim&Sharon (Heaton ) Blair
March 11, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
James & Adrienne Bonsell
March 10, 2016
We are so sorry for your loss and we pray God's comfort for you and your family.
With love,
James & Adrienne Bonsell
Jerome Schaefer
March 10, 2016
John was the 2nd Shift Sergeant at the CCSO he was Good man and a tough man...i was proud to work for him and proud to call him my Friend...he will be missed
DeeDee (Auntie)
March 10, 2016
I knew john since childhood and have always seen him as my family like a brother. I will miss him so much. My thoughts and prayers are with Cindy, who was a blessing in his life. I am holding my neices, Nicki and Courtney close to my heart and and grieving with them.
Love and miss you all.
PATTY BROWN-BALDWIN
March 10, 2016
TO CINDY ,KRIS& KENZIE,
SO SORRY TO READ OF YOUR LOSS.MAY THE GOOD LORD ABOVE US BE WITH YOU AS YOU PROCEED THROUGH ONE OF LIFE'S DIFFICULT JOURNEYS.MAY GOOD TIMES AND MEMORIES SUSTAIN YOU.
Jerry & Marsha Heaton
March 10, 2016
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Brenda Williams Beard Class of 65
March 10, 2016
Condolences and prayers to John's family.
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