John Joseph Blevins

John Joseph (JJ) Blevins, 29 of Upper Arlington, Ohio went to be with our Lord on Sunday, September 19, 2021. John was born on October 4, 1991 in Columbus, OH and is survived by his parents Michael and Kathleen (Maffeo) Blevins.

John is also survived by brother Robert and Ashley (Saltsman) Blevins of Upper Arlington, sister Nicole Blevins of Upper Arlington, and two nieces he loved above all Anya Grace (11) and Emma Christine (8) Blevins. Grandfather Joseph Maffeo (Grampy) of Chelmsford, Mass. Grandmother Maria (Blevins) and her husband Cal Laborde of Celina, OH. Also many living aunts, uncles and cousins.

John was proceeded in death by Grandmother Madeline (Gemmel) Maffeo, Grandfather H. Ronald Breeding. Uncles Robert (Bobby) Maffeo and V. Mark Blevins.

John was a middle school baseball coach for UAJBA and a football coach at Bishop Ready. He worked as a software (Tableau) engineer for HealthPlan Data Solutions.

John was a graduate of Upper Arlington High School 2010. In the 2009 football season John was elected by his teammates to serve as captain.

John will be remembered most for his big belly laugh and his genuine heart. He was known for his ability to give the most thoughtful of gifts, his desire to serve and love his friends, his quick wit, incredible memory, love of music, television, and music. He was a proud dog owner and loved his black German Shepherds Bear (deceased) and his puppy Duke. Each were constant and close companions.

John had hopes to dive for lobsters and shark fish off the coast of the Florida Keys, deep sea fish for big tuna, visit Spain alongside his friend Nick and stand beside his best friend Phil at Phillip's wedding.

John will be missed by all those that loved and cherished him, but he will be missed most by his family - for his large presence has left an even larger hole in our home and in our hearts. We take great comfort in knowing that John is redeemed and fully restored in the arms of His Savior Jesus Christ and look forward expectantly to the day in which we will praise the Lord together once again in Paradise.

John Joseph Blevins - we will miss you incredibly much. Love Mom, Dad, Rob, Ash, Noodle (Nikki), Anya and Emma.

Calling hours will take place 3-7pm Monday the 27th at Schoedinger Funeral Home Northwest.

Funeral service will be held at 2pm Tuesday the 28th at Upper Arlington Lutheran Church (UALC), 2300 Lytham Road.

In lieu of flowers, the family has established a memorial fund so John's legacy will live on. Online donations may be made on our website: https://www.uaeducationfoundation.com/

by specifying the JJ Blevins Memorial Fund. Checks may be made out to UA+Ed (memo - JJ Blevins Fund) and mailed to: 1950 N. Mallway Drive, Columbus, OH 43221.