Born July 5, 1959. Passed away June 17, 2026.

It is with heavy hearts that we share with you the passing of our beautiful and loving Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle and friend, Johnny.

Loved and loving Husband of Gabby (Married 35 Years)

Much loved and treasured Father and Father-In-Law Thomas and Chevon, Frances and Ben.

Loved and adored “Poppy John” to Bobby.

John passed peacefully in the early hours of the morning surrounded by his family.

His life was a gift and a blessing and we are forever grateful.  He was dearly loved by all.

Tributes

1. Our deepest sympathy Gabby thinking of you and your family at this sad time
   Adrian Kerrie Cheer & Family

   Kerrie Cheer

   June 24, 2026 10:28 am

2. Hey JD,

   Wow how would we ever know where life takes us and I am deeply saddened to hear that you are no longer here with your family and friends.

   You worked for my Dad at the Grand Central in Cobram and I was all of 15 at the time. So that was 47 years ago. Then you moved to Barwon Heads to help run 2 of his sports stores.

   You were a true gentleman and loads of fun to hang with. Say hi to Dad for me and reminisce the old days.

   Love Trace xx

   Tracey Maud

   June 23, 2026 6:00 pm

3. I met John when I started my first year working in after-school care at Saint Patrick’s. I still remember when we first met and he said, “Is this another one joining the team?” I’ll never forget the countless times he helped me when I was struggling to settle the children, or when he took the time to teach me something new. One day, when I was getting ready to go home and found out my brother had been in a car accident, I remember talking to John and how he helped calm me down when I was overwhelmed. One thing that meant so much to me, and really shows the kind of person John was, is something a coworker once told me. John would often stay well past his finishing time to lock up the school, simply to make sure us girls got to our cars safely. If that doesn’t speak volumes about the type of person he was, I don’t know what will. John, I will forever be grateful for the time I got to know you. Thank you for everything you taught me, for your kindness, and for always looking out for us no matter what. Rest in peace, John. Thank you for being such a beautiful soul. 💗
   My deepest condolences go out to all of John’s family and friends. x

   Montana Lloyd

   June 22, 2026 9:14 pm

4. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Gabby. John will be sorely missed.

   Janice Ellis

   June 17, 2026 10:47 pm

5. To Johnny,

   How lucky am I to have come across you. Words can’t describe how heartbroken I am to see this. What an incredible person we have lost.

   I was lucky enough to meet John at St Patrick’s, where our friendship began. From the very start, he was someone I always looked forward to seeing each day. Whether it was talking footy, hearing about his latest Facebook Marketplace bargain, discussing his golf, or dragging me out of class to help with a “quick job” that was never quite as quick as promised, every conversation with John was one worth having.

   One thing I’ll always remember was how proud he was of his man cave. He loved showing it off, talking about what he was working on and sharing his latest additions. It was a place that brought him so much joy and was filled with stories, memories and plenty of character, just like Johnny himself.

   One of the memories that still makes me laugh today was when I uploaded a photo of myself standing in front of the Colosseum while I was overseas. Most people would have commented on the photo or asked about the trip, but not Johnny. Instead, he replied, “Hey, can you please move? I can’t see what’s behind you.” That was Johnny. His humour was second to none, and he had a way of making people laugh without even trying.

   No matter where I was in the world, Johnny would always send me a message to check in and see how I was going. That was the sort of person he was. Caring, genuine and always thinking of others. He had a way of making everyone feel welcome and valued, and he made a lasting impact on so many lives, including mine.

   Thank you for the laughs, the stories, the footy chats, the golf updates, the Marketplace bargains and, most importantly, the friendship. I feel incredibly lucky to have known you and will forever cherish the memories we shared.

   Sending all my love to Gabby and the entire family during this heartbreaking time.

   Love you, Johnny.

   Noah Campbell

   (Punter to Johnny)

   Noah Campbell

   June 17, 2026 6:32 pm