John was born October 25, 1941 in Chicago, IL, the son of Frank and Maude (Smith) Loane. He moved to Kansas City as a young child and later to Nevada where he attended Nevada High School. He worked in several local full service filling stations before becoming a plumber. He worked for Thorpe Plumbing for many years. He married Barbara Schuman of Appleton City and the couple lived in Nevada for years before moving to El Dorado Springs. John was quite the deer hunter. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, baseball, and NASCAR. He was a devoted husband and father who loved spending time with his grandchildren. John told his children that he had a confession to The Lord and had asked for forgiveness of his sins and shortcoming’s in life.
John was preceded in death by his parents, two infant daughters, and three brothers. He is survived by his wife, Barbara of the home; four sons, Shawn Loane, El Dorado Springs, David Loane (Kelly), El Dorado Springs, Timothy Loane (Rebecca), Stockton, James Loane (Tasha), El Dorado Springs; twelve grandchildren, Colton Loane (Shelby), Shelbie Loane, Sabrina Holmes (Michael), Bethany Loane, Mary Loane, Clayton Loane, Jessa Loane, Ashley Loane, Candice Loane, Mikayla Loane, Sawyer Williams, and Blake Loane; one great-grandchild, Emory Grace Loane; many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and special friends.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Bethel Freewill Baptist Church in El Dorado Springs with Dennis Johnston officiating.
