John Everett Ussery Jr, 76, was born April 21, 1941 in Pinehurst, NC to the marriage of John Everett Ussery, Sr. and Julia Mae Lampley Ussery.  He departed this earth on April 19, 2018.

John was pre deceased by his parents and a daughter Julia Ussery Howe.

John graduated from high school in Heidelberg Germany and joined the Air force soon after. He was eventually stationed in Texas where he met and married Flora Davis. After their divorce, he stayed in Dallas for a few years before moving to Amish country PA and then Denver, CO and finally settling in North Carolina until his death.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Southern Pines.  He looked forward to his Sunday school class and eating breakfast at “Mac’s” any chance he got.

John enjoyed fishing, hunting, 2 stepping, building rifles and was a master at tying fishing rods. He became very interested in Genealogy and shared all his findings with anyone who would listen.

He is survived by his daughter Kristi Miller and husband Kenny of Caddo Mills, TX, sister Mary Ussery White and husband Reid of Chapel Hill, NC . brother Richard Ussery and wife Melinda of Anchorage, AK. His grandchildren Tyler Sullivan, Madison Miller and Cheridan Miller all of Caddo Mills TX. His nieces Jess White and husband Jordan and Kat White both of who reside in NC.

A memorial service to celebrate John’s life will be held at 11AM Wednesday April 25, 2018 at Boles Funeral Home Chapel, 425 W. Pennsylvania Ave, Southern Pines, NC, with Dr. David Helms officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 10 AM prior to the service.

The family suggest in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, 200 East New York Ave., Southern Pines, NC. 28387.

Online condolences may be made at www.bolesfuneralhome.com.

Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines is serving the family.

Mr. Ussery’s family and friends are in our thoughts and prayers at Sandhills Sentinel.

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