John Oscar Shown

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John O. Shown, age 74, and a resident of New Braunfels, passed away early Thursday morning, July 29, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. John was born on November 20, 1946 in Whiteville, N.C. to the late John Ben Shown and Mary Elizabeth Pate Shown. Mr. Shown served his country proudly in the United States Army and retired after 28 years of dedicated service. While he was proud to have served his county in the Army, he was especially proud to have met the requirements and being awarded the Expert Field Medical Badge, which he wore throughout his career. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Shown and sister Elizabeth Ann Hayes. Survivors include his loving wife of 54 years, Betty Shown; son, Michael Shown and wife, Cindy; granddaughters, Kayla and Kendall Shown; brother, Daniel Shown and sisters, Diana Sauter and husband, Allen and Rachel Dunn and husband David, Sister “in-Law” Mickie Stone and 8 nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM followed by the funeral service beginning at 12:30 PM on Monday, August 9, 2021. Interment with military honors will follow at 2:15 PM at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.

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  1. We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Lux Funeral Home & Cremation Services

  2. So sorry for your loss. I will miss Johnny Forever & Always. Love your Baby Sister, Diana & Allen Sauter

  3. Johnny you were the Best Brother a sister could. My heart ❤ is breaking. I will see you again someday in Heaven…Give Joe 😇 a hug for Me! Love & Miss you forever & always…love your Baby Sister, Diana.


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