Larned – John Allen Zink, 62, passed away July 16, 2016, at his home in Larned.

He was born December 26, 1953 in Larned, the son of Clarence L. and Venita M. Clayton Zink. A lifetime area resident, he was an electrician and was a retired MHA at the Larned State Hospital.

He belonged to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Larned. He loved his family and enjoyed gardening, fishing and hunting. He served in the United State Marines.

On January 22, 1977, he married Cindy Shannon in Wichita, she survives.

Other survivors include: two sons, Joshua (Claudia) Zink, Wichita and Jason (Sarah) Zink, Larned; a daughter, Sara Zink, Wichita; a brother, Steven Zink, Kinsley; two sisters, Pamela (Chuck) Twitchell, Larned, Kim (Todd) Teegerstrom, Larned and seven grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Patricia Shoup.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with Pastor Ryan Webster presiding. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned, with military graveside rites.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the VFW in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550. Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.