Sadly, John passed away on Friday, August 11, 2013.
I do know that he had been dealing with Parkinson's for several years, but I do not have any more information at this time.
John was a retired A&P for American Airlines, and owned/converted a P8M4905, which he and I took to the first Blytheville rally in 2013.
He will be missed. . .
RJ