John D Julian, Jr., age 83 of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on January 3, 2024, at his home. He was born on November 25, 1940, in Ava, Missouri, the son of John D Julian, Sr. and Mary Ann (Bowden) Julian. John was a longtime resident of the area and had been an employee at both Holsum Bakery and Associated Grocers for many years. He also worked for Springfield Public Schools as a bus driver and loved all the kids on his route. He was an excellent mechanic and could be counted on to help his family with any project that needed to be done. John loved motorcycles and rode all across the country on his Honda Goldwing. John was a Shriner, a Mason, and a member in the Eastern Star.
Survivors are his wife of 65 years, Betty Sue (Haslip) Julian; daughter, Debra Lynn Course; and granddaughter, Rhiannon Katrina Course, all of Springfield, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents and his younger sister, Nancy Joe (Julian) Miles.
Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home North in Springfield, Missouri. John did not want a funeral service, but the family would love to hear your remembrances of John in the comments section of this page.