John G. Castro, 56, of Round Rock, passed away in his home Monday, December 12, 2016 after a battle with cancer.
John was born March 7, 1960 in Waco. He was a longtime resident of Waco before moving to Round Rock. John had the opportunity of living out his childhood dream working on aircrafts.
John worked for ABX Air for 25 years as a dedicated team manager to many aircraft mechanics. He taught aircraft maintenance at TSTC of Waco to many young individuals who had the same dreams. John was an excellent member of the community, fantastic husband, father, brother and friend. He was always willing to lend a helping hand. In his spare time, he enjoyed cars, spending time with his family and had a fantastic smile and sense of humor. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. His family extends thanks to those who helped him on his journey.
He was predeceased by his mother, Raymunda; father, Jose; and brother, Carlos.
John is survived by his loving wife, Tammy Castro; three daughters, Melinda, Christina and Erica; two sons, John and Armando; grandchildren, Angelina, Christian, Sarah, Ethan, Celeste, Kinsey, Anthony, Layla, Braydon, Mailee and Sebastian; and great-granddaughter, Rosilina.
Memorial information can be found at http://bit.ly/JuanCastro. Memorial donations can be made to the Juan Castro scholarship fund at TSTC Aircraft Maintenance Program.
Funeral service: 2:30 p.m. Thursday, December 15, 2016 at Church of the Open Door, 900 N. Loop 340, in Bellmead with Pastor Ronnie Holmes officiating. Visitation with John’s family will begin at 1:30 p.m., one hour prior to the service, at the church.
Philippians 4:6-7New Living Translation (NLT)
6 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. 7 Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
Lake Shore Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Place of Service: Church of the Open Door , 900 N. Loop 340; Waco, TX 76705
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I am sorry to hear of John’s passing. I was unaware of his illness. He was a good friend. It was a blessing to have known him and share some of his life with me. May he rest in peace. May God bless all that knew and loved him with His peace, comfort and love.
We are sorry for your loss! Johnny was a very good friend to us. We will miss his smile and visits when we got together. Our daughters (Mandy & Brandi) send their condolences to Tammy and family.
Rest in Peace our friend. You will always be in our hearts. Love you like our brother.
Prayers to Tammy and family, that our Lord give them peace, strength and healing during this time.
We love you you all.
I am so sorry to hear of John”s passing. John was not only a friend but a wonderful co worker who would do anything to help you. He will be sadly missed by everyone life he touched at ABX Air. Good Bless.
Janie and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I had the privilege to work with John on several trips to Mexico. There couldn’t have been a better person to depend on. I only knew him for a short while and I felt that he was a good friend and coworker. John was one of the good people we meet in life that you don’t forget. He will be missed.
John will be missed by us all. Prayers to his Family.
May you find peace with your memories, John was a wonderful person, I’ve had the pleasure of working with him for those 25 years at ABX. He certainly did his very best to provide whatever we needed. God Bless everyone.
Always enjoyed working with John. He was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family.
I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family during this most difficult time.
A lot of thoughts and prayers and hugs go out to this family. John was an amazing person and friend to all that knew him.. John and my husband Carl Deal and Matt Hewes and Randy Woolsey went on several motorcycle trips. I heard about how fun it was for months. His loving nature was seen when he was caring for his friend Matt. John you will be missed by many. Rip And God be with this family.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family as you move forward. John was a very friendly and caring person and will be missed tremendously by his ABX family.
Paul – ABX
I had worked John at various line stations over the years. Great person to work with. Will be greatly missed. My prayers go out to his family.
I was so saddened by John’s passing. He had the wonderful ability to love many people. I am sure his charming nature touched many women.