Everyone who knew "Weldor" liked him and his wonderful 
sense of humor. 

He loved talking to people and was a great storyteller 
of all the things he had done in his lifetime.  

Construction and welding were his occupations for most 
of his working years along with ranching.

He even broke and trained his own horses at times.







He was in the Texas National Guard, 36th Division and the 

U.S. Army, Third Armored Division.

John was also a long haul truck driver, a high-lineman, 

and a heavy equipment operator. 







After he had to retire he lived with his wife, on the 

family ranch in Coleman County, Texas. He enjoyed his 

church, visiting with his family and friends, and 

chatting on his computer. 

They had four children, and he loved telling us about 

them and the eleven grandchildren.  

He was so proud of them all.






 
Weldor said:  "During my life I've lived all over Texas 

and many other places but I have come to know...

..I am truly a Texan."





Close friends knew that "Weldor" typed to them from 

a hospital bed in his bedroom at the ranch.  He was 

connected to equipment to help him breath for the 

last 6 years of his life.  He used both oxygen and 

a C Pap machine that forced air into his lungs for 

breathing.  He never complained, was always happy 

and chatting with everyone he met on line.







A devout Christian, he knew his Bible well and 

on occasion had preached sermons in his 

little Baptist Church.

He liked to help people with their graphics for 

chat, and also loved music, posting favorite 

tunes in the chatroom for friends.







"Weldor" passed away at the Veteran's Hospital 

on December 4, 1999 at age 62.  His body rests 

on the ranch in the family cemetery 

in Coleman County, Texas.

The music playing was John's favorite:
"Danny Boy"
Traditional/Fred E. Wetherby
Sequenced by: Bill Edwards

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