John Patrick Lomax, 68
 
John Lomax, 68, died, March 12, 2018 with his family by his side at his home in Colorado Springs.
 
He was born June 23, 1949, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Emma Louise and Edward Clay Lomax.  After high school he enlisted in the Army and served for 4 and a half years.  For his service during the Vietnam War, John received the Bronze Star.  
 
In 1982 John and Amelia were married in Colorado Springs, and would share the next 35 years together.
 
John was a devoted and uncommonly loving family man.  He impacted all who met him.  John’s life will continue to be celebrated by all of those who were blessed to know him. 
 
Mr. Lomax is survived by his wife, Amelia, his daughters, Mary, Amanda, and Katelyne, his sons, Paul, Aaron, and Eric, and his grandchildren, Lance, Jubilee, William, Christopher, and Mathew.