
He was born in Dallas. He served his country in the U.S. Army. John married Janis Hogue in Mineola. His career was in firefighting with the Houston Fire Dept.
Survivors include:
Sons: Shell Old and wife Addie; and Larry Old and wife Kim;
Other Children: Ray Robbins; Bruce Robbins; Melva Shrum; Ritchie Thompson; Rodney Thompson; and RaDonna Davis;
Brother: Jordan Old, Jr.;
Preceded by: Parents; Wife, in 2010; and Sister, Patti Fickert