In memory of the life of John M. Posey, 63, of Monroe, LA, services will be held at Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at 2:00 PM. Visitation will precede the services from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM John Posey was born on October 7, 1947 in Pioneer, LA to parents John David and Esther Orr Posey. He passed away on July 16, 2011 at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX after a lengthy illness. John was a retired electrical engineer designer and cabinet maker. However the love of his life was his family. He was a devoted husband, father, son, and brother, not to mention the best Pawpaw ever. He enjoyed life and being with his family. He always went out of his way to make those around him smile and feel loved. His presence will be deeply missed but his love will live on in those who were blessed to have been a part of his life. John was preceded in death by his father, John David Posey; sister, Sandra Giddens; and grandson, Christopher Tizon. John is survived by his devoted, loving wife of 40 years, Pam Schiro Posey; daughter, Christy Posey Flanigen and husband Eddie of Calhoun; son, James John “Jimbo” Posey and wife Editha of Crestview, FL; mother, Esther Orr Posey of Monroe; sisters, Betty Thomisee and husband Charles of Collingston, Glenda Jones of St. Joseph, Maydell Knighten of West Monroe, and Judy Copeland and husband Billy Ray of Start; brother, David Posey and wife Sheila of Monroe; grandchildren, John Lawson Flanigen, Juliana Olivia Posey, and Leilani Tizon; niece, Britten Hilkirk; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.