John was born March 8, 1933 in Los Angeles, California. He grew up in Eaglewood, California and graduated from high school there. John married Mitzi Register on February 8, 1952. John served in the Korean War in the Army division. In 1977, John and Mitzi moved to Gardendale, Texas.
John was an operations manager of the largest freight trucking company in southern California. After moving to Gardendale, John served as a supervisor for several bottled water companies. In 1988 John started Gardendale Country Water Inc. where he retired from in 2008.
In 2008, John built a home in Brownwood, Texas where he and Mitzi enjoyed vacationing. John enjoyed working with his hands and playing golf. He loved his family and was a pillar of strength and respect for them.
John is preceded in death by Mitzi Lecretia Register. He is survived by daughters Zalia Emery and Billy of May, Texas; Leanne Dickinson of Gardendale, Texas; son Devin Register and Stacy of Gardendale, Texas. 8 grandchildren and 11 great grand children.
Visitation will be Monday, June 11, 2018 from 7-9:00pm at Hubbard Kelly Funeral Home.
Services will be held Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at 4:00pm at Hubbard Kelly Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Jimmy Braswell officiating. A private burial will follow.