John (Age 78) passed away on August 25, 2021, at 9:12 pm in Spokane, WA. He was born on October 28, 1942, to Melba Wills and Richard Sullins in Moberly, MO. He graduated from Ramona High School in Riverside, CA. He was married for 59 years to Lynda which he met while stationed at Fairchild AFB. They were married on base in 1962. He worked for years at the Elsenor CA PD and for Spokane PD as well. He is survived by his wife Lynda, children Daniel, Michael, Shawnee, Jolene, and Vickie, his Aunt Jewel, brothers Jimmy and Craig, half-sister Jean Ann, their spouses and many cousins, 26 grandchildren, and 32 great-grandchildren. John is proceeded in death by his parents, son Denny, and daughter Denine. Services will be held on September 16th, 2021, at 2:30 pm at Washington State Veterans Cemetery, 21702 W. Espanola Rd, Medical Lake, WA. Celebration of Life will be held on September 17th, 2021, at Eagles Lodge, 6410 N. Lidgerwood St, Spokane, WA from 12 pm – 4 pm.
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