John Lenon Bogan, Jr. Funeral Program

John (Bob) Lenon Bogan, Jr. was born on April 14, 1946, in Magee, Mississippi, to the union of John Lenon Bogan, Sr. and Naomi (Walker) Bogan. He received his wings on March 9, 2025. At a young age, John moved to Chicago, Illinois, and later to Columbus, Ohio. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving from 1965 to 1969, during which he received several medals. Following his honorable discharge, he settled in Los Angeles, California.

In 1985, John met Ruthye Beamon, and they remained together until his passing. He worked as an over-the-road truck driver for over 25 years, retiring in April 2012. John was preceded in death by his parents, John Lenon Bogan, Sr. and Naomi (Walker) Berry; sisters, Letitia Cook and Patricia Hale; brothers, Robert Berry, Sam Berry, and Gregory Berry; and nephew, Barry Cook.

He leaves behind cherished memories with Ruthye Beamon; daughter, Javon Bogan; son, Melvin Ray Raison (Dietra); brothers, Kent Berry (Carol) of Kansas City, Missouri, and Karl Bogan of San Diego, California; sisters, Sandra Mullins (Milton) of Mendenhall, Mississippi, and Connie Bogan White of San Diego, California; cousin, Ora Powell of Mendenhall, Mississippi; stepdaughters, Vicki Hooks (Kevin), Darlene Thomas, and Tracey Jones; stepson, Paul Beamon; grandchildren, Miles Woods, Christopher Woods, Ka'Ron Jackson, Jr., Javontayvia Bogan, and Yvonna Woods; along with a host of great grandchildren, nephews, and nieces.