John Spann passed away on July 11, 2013 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA. He was born May 27, 1954 in Nashville, TN. John married Melita “Mell” Garcia on July 4, 1985 in Svendborg, Denmark. He served in the US Army for 20 years, retiring in 1992. John was preceded in death by his parents, William and Clara, and brothers Bill and Steve. He is survived by his wife Mell; daughter Courtney; son John “L.J.” (Crystal); grandchildren Jayleeana, Charlize, and Aicen; brothers Junior, Jim, Charles, Jeff, Roger and Kenneth; sisters Sue and Anne. Burial will be at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, WA.