John was born May 7, 1924 in Toledo, Ohio and moved to North Port 11 years ago from there. He was a member of Christ Presbyterian Church in Toledo, OH. John was a WWII veteran who served proudly for the U.S. Army. He was the director for Curtin & Pease Advertising Agency in Toledo, OH for 32 years before retiring to Florida. He was a member of Heather Downs Country Club in Toledo and Brandywine Country Club where he was one of the original founders. John was an avid golfer in Ohio where he is known throughout Toledo as one of the finest. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend and will be missed dearly by all who loved and knew him.
John is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Jane A. Phillips; his son, Tom Phillips of Port Charlotte; a daughter, Cristine J. Fuller of Port Charlotte; 5 grandchildren, Ryan, Lindsey, Cody, Timothy J. and Aimee and 2 great-grandchildren, Nathan and Troy.