John Richard Bohling, Jr
d. March 13, 2012
Date Died: March 13, 2012
Runaway Bay ~ John Richard Bohling, Jr, 66, a devoted husband, father and grandfather went to be with our Lord Tuesday, March 13, 2012 in Bridgeport.
Funeral is 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 20th at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport and graveside service is 2:15 p.m. at DFW National Cemetery in Dallas. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Chaplain Bobby Cox will officiate.
John was born on March 13, 1946 to John, Sr. and Lovina (Clouse) Bohling in Brooklyn, New York. He received his Bachelors from Syracuse University. John proudly served his country as a captain in the United States Air Force. He was a navigator and bombardier of B52s and survived 198 combat missions. John received the Silver Star and the Distinguished Flying Cross before he was discharged in 1974. He was united in marriage to Frances Benosky on September 2, 1967 in Amsterdam, New York. John retired from Acme Brick and also Delta Airlines.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Those left behind to cherish his memory are his wife of 44 years, Fran Bohling of Runaway Bay; his daughter, Desire' Beavers and husband Mark of Denton; his son, John Richard Bohling III and wife Betty of Highland Village; his grandchildren, Brady, Alexis, Jordan, John-Geoffrey, Makenzi, Jet, Lyndsay; his sister, Doris Picco and husband Frank of North Carolina; nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Hawkins Funeral Home, Bridgeport, Texas, 940-683-2211
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We would like to offer our sincere condolences to Fran and the family of John. John and I had many a great time on the golf course, as well as at work at Delta. His joining the Lord was way too soon! He will be missed on the fairways of Runaway Bay golf course, but I know I will see him again on a lush, green fairway when I join him in Heaven!
Kyle and Derlie Slusser
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Dear Fran and Family,
I am deeply saddened by the passing of John and please accept my deepest condolences. I know that the many fond and joyous memories will be healing for your family and loved ones.
Through the years, I remember John for his infectious smile, high energy and positive attitude. My fondest memories and friendship with John extend back to 1956, playing Little League baseball together. In high school baseball, John was our all-star center fielder and his play was indicative of his can-do, fearless attitude. We have shared many remarkable moments and I wish we all could have enjoyed his friendship longer.
With prayers, deepest sadness and condolences,
Arthur "Buzz" DiMartino
Wantagh High School, Class of 1964
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So sorry for the loss of your husband, father, and grandfather. May you recall freely the fond memories you were able to create during his time with you.
Love,
Niki, Craig, Mason & Olivia Petersen
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