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John Wesley Girton, Jr.

Posted 2018-12-24 by mhenderson
Mohave Memorial Funeral and Cremation Services -
Kingman, Arizona -

John Wesley Girton, Jr.
Aka: John, Johnny, John Jr., Girty, Gunther, Dad, Gritz, Brains, Papa,
Grampa, Papa John (PJ) & Great-Grampa

Loving Son, Husband, Dad, Grampa, Great-Grampa, Uncle & Friend
Age at Death: 72
Resident of: Bullhead City, Arizona
Passed Away: Saturday, June 17, 2017
Place of Death: Kingman, Arizona
Cause of Death: End Stage COPD

Date of Birth: December 30, 1944
Place of Birth: Southgate, CA
Parents: John & Tela Girton
Married his high school sweetheart, Bonnie Jean (Ray) Girton on Jan 2,
1964
Attended Warren High School in Downey, CA
Employment: Mechanic – Auto/Heavy Equipment
Places of Residence: Born and Raised in Downey, CA then moved to
Norwalk, CA when married then to Bullhead City, Arizona when he
retired in 2004.
John enjoyed vintage cars, boating, fishing and spending time at the
casino. He also enjoyed dancing, spending time with family and
friends.

Family:
John is survived by:
Children – Johnny Girton, Shelley (Girton) Carter & Doug Carter (Son-
in-Law)
Grandchildren – Rhianna Girton, Justin Carter, Ashleigh Girton, Amanda
Girton, Cailee Knoll & Blake Jaxson Carter
John was preceded in death by:
His wife Bonnie Jean (Ray) Girton
Parents John W. Girton, Sr. and Tela Girton
Dog – Sasha

Service:
Thursday, July 6, 2017 at 11:30 AM
Rose Hills Memorial Park
Graveside Service – Gate #17 Vista Lawn
3888 Workman Mill Road
Whittier, CA 90601
Officiant – Robb Fahrion

Honorary Pallbearers:
Bob Medlen – John’s Nephew
Jeff Chase – John’s Nephew
Marcy Mullins – John’s Daughter in Law
Denise Hueth – John’s Daughter in Law
Branden “Boo” Williams – Rhianna’s Fiancé
Matt Johnson – Marcy’s Fiancé/Family Friend

Cremation by Mohave Memorial Mortuary, Kingman, AZ
Interment by Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, CA

Forever Loved & Missed and Forever in Our Hearts
Gone yet not forgotten
Although we are apart
Your spirit lives within us
Forever in our Hearts

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