
John T. Chafin, born October 12, 1965, passed away at Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living on Saturday, January 25, 2025.
John was a very quiet and private person unless you wanted to talk about the weather or the City Bus Service. John was an advocate for recycling and practiced good recycling habits. He made extra money by collecting cans and taking them to the “Recycling Center” pulling his wagon behind him. Before his health declined you would see him on his bicycle with the wagon behind him all over town.
John is survived at the home by his brother Dennis Abbott. Dennis and John had a heartwarming bond as adoptive brothers that many blood brothers will never experience. They looked after and worried about each other to the very end.
John had made many friends while going to Cottonwood for many years to work and have the services provided for him. He also made many friends at LINK , Salvation Army, and also Lawrence City Transit Drivers.
John will be missed by many, but his closet friends, nurses and Doctors know that John put up a long and brave fight with Cancer for the past 3 years , and needed the rest that he is now getting.
No services are planned, but please let this be a request from John and his caregivers, please donate blood, it is what kept John alive for the past three years.
During the years I worked with John we forged a wonderful relationship as friends. I will miss him. I’ll always remember shopping with him and getting the all important chocolate milk!! Rest well John.
John was one of the sweetest guys around. He will be missed, but certainly not forgotten. Rest in peace, John. We will all keep an eye on Dennis for you.
John, you will be missed. I’m glad I had the opportunity to meet you and work with you.
Rest easy John , we will miss you
I would visit with John as he often travelled on Oak Hill to and from the house that he shared with Dennis off 15th street. John shared with me that delighted in going to Mass St to buy a bottle of Jones soda. he was extremely polite and kind and courteous. A gentle soul who would always wave.
John, you can rest now and know that Dennis will be taken care of. Rest “buddy” you deserve it. I will miss my phone ringing at 5:10 and 7:10 for a long time.