John Ray Wainscott

Johnny Ray was a noted American Quarter Horse Association breeder. John as well as 2 others purchased Good Version as a 3-year-old after he won the 2-Year-Old Limited Open, and the continued to build his show career. Later John partnered with 2 others again to buy out the promising young stallion and built him into a National Snaffle Bit Association Hall of Fame Sire from his farm in Franklin, Ohio. He also played a role in the success of numerous other highly decorated AQHA and NSBA stallions including: Batt Man, Gucci Only, Diesel Only, and Riginal Cinch Brand. John had also ventured into raising and showing French Bulldogs.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Dalton.

Johnny Ray is survived by his son, Kyle (Jessica) Wainscott; grandchildren, Harper, Larkin, and Nolan John; and his life partner, Jeanne McGuire; her daughter, Nikki Stephens; her grandchild, Carter Lindsey; former spouse, Cindy Wainscott; as well as many family, and friends.

A visitation will take place on Wednesday May 24, 2023 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Anderson Funeral Home, 1357 E. Second Street Franklin, Ohio 45005. Funeral service will take place on Thursday May 25, 2023 at 12:00 pm at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in John's name to the Franklin Athletic Boosters (Baseball) or the NSBA Crisis Fund https://www.nsba.com/how-to-contribute.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.andersonfunerals-franklin.com for the Wainscott family.