Lt.Col. John F. Shaw Van, 65, Piney Flats, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at the Johnson City Medical Center.
John was a retired Lieutenant Colonel of the United States Air Force.
Preceded in death by his father, John Shaw Van.
Survivors include: his wife, Mary Shaw Van, of Piney Flats; his mother, Sannas Shaw Van, of Rochester, MN; and three sisters, Martha McArthur, of Fountain Hills, AZ, Melissa Tjeerdsma, of Sioux City, IA; and Nancy Kruse, of Englewood, CO.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, Volunteer Services Office, Mountain Home, TN 37684.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the Shaw Van family via www.morrisbaker.com.
Morris-Baker Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2001 E. Oakland Ave., Johnson City, is serving the Shaw Van family. (423) 282-1521
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