Arthur "Art" Calvin John Jr.
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Mr. Arthur (Art) Calvin John, Jr. left this world to meet his Savior on April 1, 2020 in Greenville, Texas at the age of 81. Art John is survived by his wife of 35 years, Bonnie Lewis John; children, Holly John-Purcell, Sherri John-Morris, Chuck Pearson, Sandi Tarski and Russell Pearson; sister, Paula John-Sparger; 17 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; extended family in Pennsylvania and his loving 4-legged companion Mitzi. He is preceded in death by his father, Arthur John Sr., his mother Doris John, and his sister Linda John Heaper. Art John was born on December 10, 1938 in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania. He graduated from L.D. Bell High School in Hurst, Texas in 1956. After high school, Art served his country with honor in the Navy until 1963. After the Navy, he spent many years working as a quality control manager, ISO auditor and instructor. While working full-time and raising two daughters, he earned a BBA from Abilene Christian University and earned his MBA from Amber University. Art was a devoted Christian who shared his love and faith in Christ with those around him. He was a loving and doting father, a faithful friend, a servant of Christ and true patriot. Art is a current member of First Baptist Church, Greenville Texas. Due to COVID-19 no memorial service or family visitation time will be available at this time. The family plans to have a memorial service for family and friends at some point in the future.