John W. Chafin

John William Chafin, age 94 of Sherwood, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday morning, June 23, 2020 at his home in Sherwood.   
  
He was born on July 17, 1925 at Red Jacket, West Virginia to the late James and Lura Chafin. John was the youngest of twelve children, of whom all are deceased. John graduated from Matewan High School in 1944, and was soon drafted into the U.S. Navy Seabees, along with three of his brothers. John served in the South pacific, his older brother Claude was killed in Belgium  on September 7, 1944. After John's discharge in 1946, he attended the Huntington West Virginia School of Business.

John married Flossie (Elliott) Chafin on April 26, 1947. He then came to Defiance in 1955 and worked at General Motors for thirty-three years until his retirement in 1988. They moved to Sherwood in January, 1962. John was a faithful member of Defiance First Assembly of God since 1956, where he served on the Board for 48 years, and also taught Sunday School for many years. 

They are the proud parents of three children; John D. (Cheryl) Chafin of Ney, OH, Les K. (Kris) Chafin of Huntington, and Michael B. (Kathy) Chafin of Girard, IL. He also leaves behind twelve grandchildren, twenty six great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.  
  
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Paul Nusbaum, ten brothers and one sister.
  
Visitation and services for John will be private for immediate family only. A public committal service will be held at 12:15 pm on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at Sherwood Cemetery with Rev. Randy Wilson officiating. Military rites will be conducted by Farmer American Legion. Responsible virus protection measures are encouraged. Schaffer Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
  
Memorials are suggested to Elara Caring Hospice, or Defiance First Assembly of God. 

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