John E. Erwin, 43, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away December 8, 2011. Visitation will be held from 2:00-3:30 p.m. followed by Memorial service at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, December 17, at Mt. Moriah & Freeman Funeral Home, 10507 Holmes Road. Private interment. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Al’s Animals in Need, 2520 NW Vivion Road, Riverside, Missouri 64150; Spina Bifida Association, PO Box 1041, Belton, Missouri 64012; and Multiple Sclerosis Society, 7611 State Line Road, Suite 100, Kansas City, Missouri 64114. John was born November 25, 1968 in Kansas City, Missouri. He held various positions as an armed security officer, most recently at the Metro North Mall. He was preceded in death by his brother Jeff Reffitt and sister Susan Erwin. John is deeply loved and will be greatly missed by his wife Lyn (Williams) Erwin; son Alex Erwin; mother Beverly Parker; father Gene Erwin; stepmother Pat Erwin; sisters Jana Kurzweil, Connie Erwin and Tina Engle; nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Condolences may be offered at www.mtmoriah-freeman.com. Arrangements under the direction of Mount Moriah & Freeman Funeral Home, Kansas City, MO.