John Gill Gannon, 62, formerly of Asheville, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2012 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center-Leestown Road in Lexington, Kentucky.

He was born March 8, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois to the late John Patrick & Rosemary Ann Gill Gannon, was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and was a retired respiratory therapist. John was a 32nd Degree Mason in Dougherty Lodge #65 F.&A.M. and was a member of Little Rock Christian Church.

Surviors include his son,SSgt John Matthew Gannon, U.S.A.F, Lakenheath, England, a daughter, Erin (Jason) Perdue, Little Rock, a step-son, Justin Eldridge, North Carolina, a sister, Susan Brian, Memphis, Tennessee, & 4 grandchildren, Luke, Emily, Noah & Olivia Perdue.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 5:00 P.M. Saturday, January 5, 2013 at the Little Rock Christian Church officiated by Pastor Rex Graham.

Visiting with the family will start at 4:00 P.M. and a potluck meal will follow the service.

Memorial contributions are suggested to VA Medical Center Voluntary Service or Little Rock Christian Church.