of Wills Point, TX

December 26, 1951 - September 19, 2025

John B Coburn
( December 26, 1951 -September 19, 2025 )

John B. Coburn, 73, passed away on
September 19, 2025, in Wills Point,
Texas. A devoted veteran,
compassionate nurse, and passionate
enthusiast of all things mechanical and
fast, John lived a life marked by
service, love, and quiet strength.

Born on December 26, 1951, in
England, Arkansas, to Clifton E. Coburn and Mary Sue Rockwell, John
spent his early childhood in California before being raised in Arkansas.
He graduated from Benton High School with the Class of 1970 and went
on to earn his Bachelor of Science in Registered Nursing from Ouachita
Baptist College in Arkadelphia.

John proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army
during the Vietnam Era. Following his military service, he began a long
and varied professional journey. He worked for many years at Reynolds
Aluminum before transitioning into healthcare as a nurse at the VA
Hospital-a role that perfectly suited his gentle nature and deep
compassion for others. He retired from the VA on August 14, 2014. Even
after retirement, John remained active and engaged with people through
his work at Bass Pro Shops.

On March 17, 1985, John married Dorothy "Dot" Coburn. Their
marriage was one of enduring love and partnership until her passing on
May 21, 2022. Together they built a life filled with shared passions and
mutual respect.

In recent months, John had made his home in Wills Point after living for
over three decades in Maumelle, Arkansas. He was a man of Baptist faith
and a member Of The Church at Rock Creek.

John's interests reflected his vibrant personality-he had a lifelong
passion for building muscle cars and collecting die-cast models. He loved
fishing trips that brought him peace and joy. His enthusiasm for funny
cars (drag racing), motorcycles, sports, and dogs was infectious to those
around him.

He is lovingly remembered by his fiancé Geishla Driver; her children
Austin Driver and Allie Driver; his brother Harold Coburn and wife Lisa;
sister Carolin Moncrief and husband David; nieces and nephews Kendra
Coburn, Jennifer Coburn, Justin Fraser, Seth Cheek, Lauren McNutt,
Cony Fraser, and Brice Fraser. He also leaves behind his four-legged best
friend, Saddie.

John was preceded in death by his beloved wife Dorothy "Dot" Coburn;
parents Clifton E. Coburn and Mary Sue Rockwell; and sister Malissa
Coburn.

A man described as athletic, gentle, loving, caring, brave, passionate and above all-patient and deeply loved by those who knew him best. His
legacy lives on not only through family but also through the countless
lives he touched with kindness throughout his career and personal life.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on October 18th, 2025 at
Roller Alcoa Funeral Home located at 6700 Alcoa Rd. Benton, AR

May his memory bring comfort to all who knew him.

 

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