CROSSFIRE CELEBRITY LOST! John Whelchel
 

John Whelchel (mickey5469) of Gainesville, Georgia slipped into eternity at 1am this morning after a bit of a battle with health issues. He was in his 80's and leaves behind Ella and family.

John was a part of this community when I joined in 2009 and made MANY Dragon events. This was a kind, gentle and honorable man - one of few men I have met, that I wished I was more like than I am.

Would some of you who can share memories of him please do so? Mine is that he looked after me when I was down with my heart issue back in 2014. He drove me to, I think, one of my doctor appointments. He and Ella and the rest of the north Georgia Crossfire family often met for dinner when I lived in Cumming from 2011-18.

So long, good friend.

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Here is one from my phone I just shared with Ella recently
This was 13 years ago

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John was one of 2 or 3 men I've met in 63 years who I wish I was more like.

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RIP John. I do so hope Ella will continue with our events. She was always working the crowd, saying hello and wishing the best for everyone; A refection of John!

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Some photos of John and others at the Dragon events

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Obit for John. I had no idea he was such an athlete! :)

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You are welcome to attend ..........

Memorial event is Saturday, June 17th, beginning at 1pm EDST at the Whispering Angels Youth Ranch.
This is John's Daughter's horse ranch that ministers to children with issues.
There will be special acknowledgement and dedicated parking area for the Crossfire friends and cars that can attend.
Arrive early,there is going to be a crowd.
A catered BBQ is planned along with refreshments to be provided.

Whispering Angels Youth Ranch
4549 Clarks Bridge Rd,
Gainesville, GA
30506

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ATTENTION EVERYONE WHO KNEW JOHN WHELCHEL, CROSSFIRE ENTHUSIAST.

John passed away recently and Ella is holding a Memorial Event in Celebration of John's Life on Saturday, JUne 17th beginning at 1"00 pm. Hundreds are expected for this event and special Crossfire only parking is provided.
Location: Whispering Angels Youth Ranch in Gainesville, GA. Event is planned to be streamed LIVE on Zoom. Many Crossfires from the metro Atlanta Areas plan to caravan to the event. If you can't attend and want to watch the event here's a Zoom link to do so.

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Memorial Crossfire Caravan

Event by

Tricia Bramblett

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CROSSFIRES IN THE SOUTH

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For the locals that are going to John’s celebration of Life, I thought it would be great to caravan to Whispering Angels. I figured the Regions Bank on Mundy Mill would be an easy in/out parking lot.

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Memorial Crossfire Caravan

Event by

Tricia Bramblett

Facebook Post

and

CROSSFIRES IN THE SOUTH

Facebook Post

Duration: 15 min
Public · Anyone on or off Facebook
For the locals that are going to John’s celebration of Life, I thought it would be great to caravan to Whispering Angels. I figured the Regions Bank on Mundy Mill would be an easy in/out parking lot.

TSATURDAY, JUNE 17, 2023 AT 12 PM – 12:15 PM EDT

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I spoke with John when i was looking at property in N Ga. and not far from Gainesville we bought 3.25 acres in Blairsville
. John had said go north young man into the mountains jim

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As to tomorrow's convoy:

Hi everyone! Yes, I have moved the time up to 11:30 and leaving by 11:45. Ella has requested us to be there no later than 12:30, service starts at 1:00.

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A look at the life in photos of this wonderful man..............
Slideshow of photos of John Whelchel and his family, friends, and co-workers that was presented at the Celebration of Life service on Saturday, June 17, 2023.