John E. Coble Jr.

With great sorrow, we announce the untimely passing of John Eugene Coble, Jr., 47, of Lancaster, PA. John was the son of the late John E. Coble Sr. and Martha Marie Rutter. John was married to Heather Coble for 21 years, and even though they went to different schools they were introduced through common friends. They were soulmates and each other’s rock. They complemented each other like Ying & Yang. Together they loved going on hikes, spending time with family and friends, and relaxing at the family camp in the mountains. After John experienced a life-changing disability he never lost his positive attitude. He was a loving husband and father and enjoyed being a grandfather to his little side-kick “Jules.” He had a huge heart and was blessed with many friendships. John was a Jack of all trades. He attended Vo-tech school where he learned sheet metal and welding and many other trades were self-taught. He was a musician at heart and loved all types of music. He wrote songs, played in a band, and enjoyed singing at karaoke. He enjoyed disassembling and assembling matchbox cars to make his own creations. He also used his creativity to draw and enjoyed the summer of 2021 working on a tractor. John enjoyed grilling and trying different foods and often created odd combinations that often surprised others, above all John loved spicy foods. In addition to his wife Heather Coble, John is survived by a son, John “Johnnie” E. Coble III, of Lancaster, PA, a daughter Jennifer R. Coble, of York, PA, a granddaughter, whom he loved very much, Juliet A. Kellison, two sisters, Elizabeth Wagner (Curtis), of Lancaster, Kathy Chubb (Dennis), of Millersburg, PA, in-laws Darrell and Debra Caber, of Reinholds, PA, sisters-in-law Hope Gehman (Larry), of Womelsdorf, PA, and Heidi Habecker (Jeffery), of Reinholds, PA. John will also be greatly missed by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. John will be reunited with both his parents and his sister, Martha A. Coble, and brother Douglas Coble. In Lieu of flowers please make a memorial contribution in John’s name to the American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692. A Celebration of John's life will be held in the near future at the convenience of the family.

John E. Coble Jr.

January 11, 2023