John R. Voss

John R. Voss, 72 of Murphysboro passed away at 8:30pm on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 in Murphysboro. John was born November 24, 1943 in Sparta, IL., a son to the late Roland H. and Luella S. (Spier) Voss. He was united in marriage to Carol J. Ferguson on August 31, 1962 in Anna, IL., Carol survives of Murphysboro. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Murphysboro since 1964, over many decades, John held several offices at the church and volunteer positions at Immanuel. Most recently, he worked full time as property director and general maintenance manager with a special team of volunteers in the church, school and property. John founded Voss Heating and Air Conditioning in 1972; although John was retired he was still active in the over 40 year old family owned and operated business in Murphysboro. He was a member of the Black Diamond Chapter H.O.G. #2345 of Southern Illinois and was actively involved with Ride For Kids as fund raiser for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, for over 15 years. He was previously a member of the Murphysboro Chamber of Commerce, Murphysboro Kiwanis Club, Southern Illinois Business TIPClub, and the Southern Illinois Heating and Air Conditioning Contractor’s Association. John enjoyed and loved his family and his time spent with his grandchildren. He loved old cars and especially his motorcycles. He spent many Sundays riding miles all over the Midwest, with several of the “rides” being a part of fund raisers for various charities. He looked forward each summer to an extensive cross-country(s) motorcycle adventure with several of his dearest friends. John always loved to meet people, and rarely met a stranger. He loved to share stories, make people laugh and tell jokes. Services will be at 2pm on Sunday, January 10, 2016 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Murphysboro, burial will follow at the Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery; Rev. Josemon Hoem will officiate. Visitation will be from 11am to 2pm on Sunday at the church. Memorials are encouraged may be made to the Immanuel Lutheran School or to the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery maintenance fund. Arrangements are in the care of Crawshaw Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife; Carol of Murphysboro, three daughters and two sons-in-in-law; Paula and Scott Maloney, Julie Sellers, and Dana and Anthony Batson all of Murphysboro, two sons and daughters-in-law; Keith and Stephanie Voss and Neil and Angie Voss also all of Murphysboro, one sister; Arlou Hartmann of Murphysboro, 12 grandchildren; Meagan Maloney, Mitchell Maloney, Memphis Sellers, Cassidy Sellers, Sydney Sellers, Molly Batson, Kelly Batson, Melanie (Nick) Clerk, Carter Voss, John Voss, Madison Voss, and Crawford Voss. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one daughter; Pamela G. (Voss) Martin.

John R. Voss

November 24, 1943 - January 5, 2016