John P. Andrews, 49, of Ravenna, died Sunday, August 14, 2011 at Robinson Memorial Hospital after a battle with cancer.
He was born October 4, 1961 in Ravenna, to Lloyd Earl and Nancy M. (Martin) Andrews. After serving the Ravenna schools as a custodian for 30 years, John retired in 2010. He was a member of the Ravenna American Legion and Eagles. John served as President of the Legion Riders. He enjoyed riding his Harleys and fishing. He will be missed by his loving family and many friends.
He is survived by his wife, Jane (Manning) Andrews, whom he married on May 13, 1997; son, Jeffrey (Vanessa) Andrews of Ravenna; daughter, Jessie (Kevin) Andrews of Cuyahoga Falls; five grandsons and an expected granddaughter in November; mother, Nancy M. (Martin) Andrews-White of Kent; sister, Joyce (Mark) Broadhead of Guelph, Ontario; nieces, Cassie and Holly Broadhead of Guelph, Ontario; step-daughter, Deana (Keith) Baker of Aurora; step-son, Michael (Connie) Oliver of Ravenna. He was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Earl Andrews; sister, Judy Andrews; step-father, Earl "Bud" White; and best buddy, Sam his Golden Retriever.
Calling hours will be held 6-8 PM Wednesday, August 17 at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory in Kent. Graveside services will be held 10:00 AM Thursday, August 18 at Standing Rock Cemetery with Donald Miller officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Animal Protective League, 8122 Infirmary Road, Ravenna, OH 44266 or RMH Foundation-Hospice, POB 1204, Ravenna, OH 44266-1204.