John Raymond Monk

John Raymond Monk, age 55 of Spur, Texas went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on March 5, 2021.

He was born on February 14, 1966 in Natchez Mississippi to James B and Katherine Monk.

Johnny, as he was known to everyone, enjoyed working with the kids during softball/baseball season by

being a coach and umpire, he also very much loved sports..if it was a sport he watched it and knew everything

about it from NASCAR to wrestling to bowling.  As everyone knew he was a die hard Saints and LSU fan it

didn't matter that he lived here in the middle of Dallas Cowboy country!!  He was a collector of...everything!

But his main thing was if he saw you sad, crying, just down in the dumps... He made sure that you knew he cared

and made you smile!

He was preceded in death by his parents, James B and Katherine Monk, Grandparents Nick and Rita DiBouno,

Carl and Mary Monk, adopted Grandparents Richard and Mary Hagan, numerous Uncles and Aunts and great niece Lily Ann Michelli.

He is survived by his wife of 11 years, Laura Monk, children, Elizabeth Mauldin, William, Kandis, Kery, Chance, Shawn and Johnathan. 

He is also survived by one brother James Monk and Lonnie Dodson of Tennesse Ridge, TN and a sister Tracie Monk and Mark Gill of Toledo, OH.

His beloved niece Jackie Monk and Matthew Micelli of Walker, LA and 3 great nephews Trey Williams, Tobias and Trent Micelli. And his nephew, Joey McManus

As well as 10 grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.