Husband, writer, and Veteran, John grew up in the foothills of the North Georgia Mountains. He has seen some difficult times, some good times, and some great times. His faith and memories are cherished. He has written many poems and stories relating his experiences. He has served in such places as Oklahoma, Korea, Iraq, Florida, and Afghanistan. Recently, after his tenure in the military came to a close in 2018, he and his wife have settled in the Chattahoochee River Valley.