On February 8, 2022, peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband of Mary, much loved father and father-in-law of Michael and Anna, and Janelle and Bob Searle, adored granddad of Henry, Charlie, and Olly; Liam, and James. Messages to the King Family c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private family service for John has been held.