John Wickwire

John Dean Wickwire age 59, of Ovid, MI, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2016 at his home.

A Funeral Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, on Friday, June 24, 2016 at 3:00 P.M. with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating.  Burial will take place at Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, MI.  Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 23, 2016 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at the funeral home.

John was born on August 21, 1956 in St. Johns, MI the son of John and Margaret (Sullivan) Wickwire.  He graduated from St. Johns High School.  John retired from General Motors were he worked as a fork lift operator.  He was currently working at ADESA Inc.  John was a member of UAW #602. He enjoyed gardening, farming, and fishing.

He is survived by his son John Wickwire of Portage, MI, daughter Joyce and Richard Scofield of Fort Hood, TX, grandchildren; William, Trinity, Dayanara, and Richard Jr. and 2 sisters; Rita and John Harris, and Deb and Len Erickson.  He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Sylvia and brother Joe.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.  Online condolences can be made at www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com  The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI.