John F. Oates - Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home

#1 from:

Larry Nibert
Richwood

Thu, May 19, 2022 at 12:22 PM

So Sorry for your loss

#2 from:

Brook Lowe
Richwood

Thu, May 19, 2022 at 12:55 PM

I so sorry to hear this news you all !He is one ornery fella. God sure does have his hands full now. With him and Dad up there.❤️

#3 from:

Doug Beeney
Genoa wv

Thu, May 19, 2022 at 1:06 PM

So sorry for your loss

#4 from:

Larry & Gert Anderson
Richwood

Thu, May 19, 2022 at 1:43 PM

Traci,
Sorry to hear of your Father’s passing. Prayers for you and family during this difficult time !!

#5 from:

Kenyon and Beth
Wyoming

Thu, May 19, 2022 at 3:09 PM

Traci and Tim,
We are so sorry for the loss of your Dad. He was a fantastic Man, and I always remember him with a smile…. Even when we were pranking each other in our teenage years.
GOD Bless your Family,
Kenyon and Beth

#6 from:

Rona Penix
Richwood

Thu, May 19, 2022 at 3:42 PM

My thoughts and prayers are with you!He was a very nice man.He will be missed.

#7 from:

Bruce and Becky Beery
Richwood

Thu, May 19, 2022 at 4:13 PM

Our love,sympathy and prayers to all. He was a good man,who loved a good prank or joke.He was a staple at the fair always wanting to taste the pies and cakes for judging ! He will be missed but leaves behind many memories !

#8 from:

Valerie Mabrey

Thu, May 19, 2022 at 4:17 PM

Traci and Tim,
I am so sorry. John was one of my favorite grown ups while I was growing up. He could laugh, act silly, pull great pranks and still be so tender. I loved hearing your parents and mine laughing playing cards and who could forget all the pizza and pop. You are both in my prayers along with all the family. As you know, parents can go before us but they are never truly gone. They show up in our memories, our thoughts and yes even in our mirrors. Love you.

#9 from:

Sue Harmon
West Mansfield

Thu, May 19, 2022 at 5:03 PM

John you were just a much as a family member as we're the brothers and sister that I had I always knew you would show up every time our family got together there will always be a empty place in our lives Thank you for the many many memories you gave us over the years

#10 from:

Peggy Gray
Marysville

Thu, May 19, 2022 at 5:18 PM

Traci, Tim & Jane
Our deepest condolences to you all in the loss of John. I have some wonderful memories of John and Sherry at husband's party's in our Mothers Club days.

#11 from:

Todd / Terri Hamilton
Richwood

Thu, May 19, 2022 at 5:45 PM

Our hearts are sad, John was one of a kind, never knew a stranger. Most of all a good friend.

#12 from:

Cheryl Cooley

Thu, May 19, 2022 at 5:59 PM

Please know your family and Jane have my heart and my thoughts during this challenging time of grief. Your personal loss is great and Byhalia has lost a faithful community man. John's quirky humor and heart for family and friends will be missed by so many. Prayers for all of you!

#13 from:

Rita Rubeck Headington Parker
Richwood

Thu, May 19, 2022 at 6:02 PM

My sincere sympathy to the Oates family. I always thought of Sherry and John as good neighbors as well as good friends. Cherish the great memories.

#14 from:

Tammy Allman

Thu, May 19, 2022 at 6:16 PM

Traci, so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.

#15 from:

Randy & Barb Sullivan

Thu, May 19, 2022 at 6:22 PM

To the Oates family, we send our deepest sympathy. We have a lot of memories of John as a neighbor, fairboard member and friend. He was always good for a laugh and we always had a good time when we were together. There are many stories we could tell. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and for the days ahead. Randy and Barb

#16 from:

Angela (Davis) Phipps
Richwood

Thu, May 19, 2022 at 6:23 PM

Traci and Tim , Jane and family so sorry to hear the passing of John what a great guy Traci and Tim can always remember visiting with Paul and just might be midnight and your mom and dad and us decide to go on a little trip they would get you kids up we went home packed few things came back and away we all would go never quite knew where we would go or end up but we were going somewhere oh fun times....your dad will be so missed...RIP my dear ole friend love you

#17 from:

Ron Storer
Mogadore Ohio

Thu, May 19, 2022 at 6:37 PM

Tracy and Tim
Your dad and I were good friends while on the fair board we had a lot of very fond memories one comes to mind when the fair board bought the land where the office now stnds was a huge soccer ball soccer field aged with golf carts need I say more or on the motor cross track wit golf carts many fun and good times we spent together Lo Ed your dad like a brother !!! John until we see each other again 9n that big soccer field in the sky my friend lov you and will miss you much 😢 💔!!!!!

#18 from:

Ken and Deb Farrington

Thu, May 19, 2022 at 6:39 PM

Oates family, so sorry to hear of John's passing. You always knew when you ran into him you were going to have a laugh. He was one ornery guy! The couple years I helped him farm there was never a dull moment, but I have great memories! Ken and Deb Farrington

#19 from:

Ron Storer
Mogadore Ohio

Thu, May 19, 2022 at 6:43 PM

Tracy and Tim so very sorry for your loss. We were very good friends thru many a Years had many good times together your dad will be sadly missed by me and many others John until we see each other again in the fairgrounds in the sky love you like a brother ❤ 💙!!!

#20 from:

Pat and Mike Hamilton
RICHWOOD

Thu, May 19, 2022 at 6:59 PM

So sorry to hear this Traci.
We are thinking of you all. Deepest sympathy.

#21 from:

Nancy Shuster
Richwood

Thu, May 19, 2022 at 8:30 PM

Traci, iam so sorry for your loss, my greatest smpathy and prayers are with you and your family.I know how much he will be missed. love Nancy.

#22 from:

Jennifer Furer

Thu, May 19, 2022 at 8:46 PM

I am so sorry for your loss. I remember the years calling him Scrubby. He was ornery and always fun to chat with. The comfort comes from he is healed and with your mom again. Prayers, love and hugs. Jennifer and family

#23 from:

Norma Nauman
Richwood

Thu, May 19, 2022 at 9:27 PM

So sorry for your loss. John was a special person and it was a honor to have known him. My thoughts and prayers are with all if you.

Norma

#24 from:

Valerie Mabrey

Thu, May 19, 2022 at 9:59 PM

#25 from:

Jenn Jones

Thu, May 19, 2022 at 10:45 PM

My sincere sympathy to all of you. There are just not enough words to describe what an amazing person John was. It's time for him to get Gma Martha are riled up now.

#26 from:

Carola McMahan

Thu, May 19, 2022 at 10:48 PM

Oh Traci, I am so sorry for your loss, we were just talking Wed. morning. My heart goes out to you and your brother.

#27 from:

Myron Perry
League City, Texas

Thu, May 19, 2022 at 11:54 PM

My deepest condolences to John's family. John was a very great man, we enjoyed good times as classmates. May he rest in peace.

Myron Perry

#28 from:

Darla Shaw
Mt victory

Fri, May 20, 2022 at 11:44 AM

So sorry for your loss. John was a good man always a good customer to talk to when he came to the Mt victory state bank he sure will be missed . Rest In Peace Mr Beautiful.

#29 from:

Brenda Fout
West Mansfieldest mans

Fri, May 20, 2022 at 2:46 PM

So sorry for your loss my husband and I have been his neighbors for 32 years he was a great neighbor

#30 from:

Karen Thompson
Logan, Ohio

Fri, May 20, 2022 at 3:13 PM

Dear Traci and family please accept my condolences in the passing of your father, so very sorry to hear. Hold tight and cherish the wonderful memories! Keeping you and entire family in prayer! Sincerely, Karen Thompson

#31 from:

Zac McCullough
Mount Victory

Fri, May 20, 2022 at 5:14 PM

Traci, So sorry for your loss, our condolences are with you and your family.

#32 from:

Judy Beery

Fri, May 20, 2022 at 9:25 PM

Thinking of you Traci. I know you miss him dearly. Hugs to you and your family.

#33 from:

Marc Schiltz
Brussels, Belgium

Sat, May 21, 2022 at 5:22 AM

Dear Trace and Tim,
Our sincerest condolences to you and your families. May our friendship and memories ease you through this difficult time. We will unfortunately unable to share and celebrate at the hog roast later today but we will definitely organize another party, one day I'll be back in Ohio.
Love and hugs from Brussels,
Marc & Sonia, Manou, Emile, Louis

#34 from:

johna nibert

Sat, May 21, 2022 at 10:05 AM

So sorry to hear of your loss . My sympathy is with you
. Johna Nibert

#35 from:

Ted Betty Troesch

Sat, May 21, 2022 at 1:03 PM

Prayers for you and your family. Sorry for your loss!

#36 from:

Nancy Wiley
Richwood

Sat, May 21, 2022 at 2:32 PM

John was one of a kind. Always had a great sense of humor. Ornery as all get out. But would do anything for anybody. He will be greatly missed. May God give you all strength at this difficult time. Sending prayers to all the family and Jane

#37 from:

Harley and Charlene Jolliff
Richwood

Sun, May 22, 2022 at 9:27 AM

Traci,
Our deepest sympathy.

#38 from:

Sam J. Foos
Marysville

Mon, May 23, 2022 at 10:44 AM

To the Oates Family
So sorry for your loss, words don't seem to lessen the pain of loosing someone we care about but know you are in my prayers for comfort and undrstanding.

#39 from:

Debbie Lawyer
Cleveland

Wed, May 25, 2022 at 7:58 PM

Traci, deepest sympathies on your loss.

#40 from:

Mary Howell
Marion

Mon, May 30, 2022 at 9:35 PM

Traci,I was so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Sending my deepest sympathy and keeping you and your family in prayer. Love, Mary Howell