John Albert Bavender I was born on August 2, 1927 and passed away on March, 23, 2020. John is preceded in Death by his wife of 72 years, Wauneta Ellen Bavender; parents: Clay Bavender and Blanche Marlatt; brothers: Henry, Fred Warren, Harold, Richard, and James; and sisters:Jean and Rebecca. John is survived by his children:John, Jane, Janet, Jean, JoAnna, and Joseph; 31 grandchildren; 56 great grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; brother, Robert and sister Gayle. John served his countryin the WWII US Army Air Corp/US Air Force and was wonderful Son, Brother, Husband, and Father.