GIRTON, JR., John Wesley

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 To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of John Wesley Girton Jr please visit our Sympathy Store.