John Mark Christian

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John Mark Christian - Madison Parish, Louisiana
April 19, 1939 ~ March 11, 2021 (age 81)

From Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home Tallulah, LA March 14, 2021

Mr. John Mark Christian passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at River Oaks Hospital in Flowood, Mississippi, after a heart attack at the age of 81. A visitation for Mr. Christian will be held Sunday, March 14, 2021, at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home in Tallulah, Louisiana, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A family graveside service will be held Monday, March 15, 2021, at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Logansport, Louisiana, under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home.

John was born April 19, 1939, in Mansfield, Louisiana, to Moss and Opal Christian. He was raised in Tallulah, Louisiana, with his two older brothers, Merlin, who is deceased (Doris-deceased), and William “Bill” (Sybil). He was educated at Tallulah High School, Brusly High School, and Northeast Louisiana University. He was a US Army veteran and lifelong member of First Baptist Church in Tallulah, where he served as a deacon. Mr. Christian had great pride in his family business, Christian Pest Control. He loved LSU and Saints football, riding his Harley, traveling the United States and, most of all, spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife and childhood sweetheart, Mary “Polly” Moore Christian; son, John Moss Christian (MJ), grandchild Joshua and great grandchild Asa, grandchildren Jacob, Jordan, and Justin; daughter, Autumn Gray (Charlie), grandchild Joanna Huckabay (JJ), great grandchildern Marissa, T-Ray, Baylis, Ethan, and Kate, grandson Jason Gray (Kelly), great grandchildren Shaymus, Maci, and Delaney; son, Stephen Christian (Becki), grandchildren Emma Bell (Josh), Opal, and Zoe; daughter April Harris (Bill), granddaughter Christian; son, Greg Barwick (Cheryl), grandchildren Brandi and Raylee, great grandchild Brynlee, and grandchild Shelby; daughter, Mechale Mayfield (David), grandson Austin, great grandchild Hunter, and grandson Colton; son Todd Barwick (Jennifer), grandchildren Ethan, Angela Sparks (Walker), great grandchildren Braden and Colton; his loving and faithful poodle, Prissy; and numerous wonderful and loving nieces and nephews.

Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Wilson, Anthony Moore, George Sheppard, Lamar Walters, Rick Kivett, and “Shorty” Erwin.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the Humane Society.