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Submitted: 12/4/22 • Approved: 12/8/22 • Last Updated: 12/11/22 • R548957-G0-S3
US Army
September 15, 1925 - February 15, 2015
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John D. "J.D." Zahn of Lubbock passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2015 at the age of 89. He was born September 15, 1925 in Haskell County, Texas to Paul Eric and Carrie Elizabeth (Neeley) Zahn, Jr. John was a veteran of the U.S. Army 106th Division where he fought in the Battle of the Bulge. He was a recipient of the bronze star and two purple hearts. After honorable discharge, he worked as a motivational speaker until retiring. John was a 32nd Degree Mason and former commander of D.A.V. and Military Order of the Purple Heart. He was also a board member of the Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office Training Academy, member of Toast Masters, board member of the South Plains Dispute Resolution Center, and was in the first group of candidates to run in the Republican Party in Texas. John married Jo Ann Inklebarger on December 22, 1945.
John was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and one sister, Pauline Dunn.
Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Craig Zahn and wife Masha and Mark Zahn and wife Judy, all of Lubbock and daughter, LaShawn Jackson and husband Brad of Allen; and six grandchildren.
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