John Homer Page, 96, of Lexington, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025 at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

John was born on January 18, 1929, in Henrietta, MO. The son of John Christian and Mattie (Bayne) Page. He was united in marriage to Ann Walton of Lexington on June 23, 1951, she survives of the home.

Additional survivors include son, Steve (Debbie) Page of Excelsior Springs, daughter Sherry (Tim) Saunders of Lexington; six grandchildren, Jeremy (Brandi) Fahrmeier, Elizabeth (Bill) Seek, Matt (Faythe) Page, Rebecca Andrew, Adrienne (Jake) Harrison, Clayton (Amber) Saunders; and fifteen great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother John Junior Page and his wife Lorene, and a nephew Andy Page.

John was raised and educated in Henrietta, where he graduated from Henrietta High School. During his school years, he proudly played basketball as a Henrietta Wildcat, a time he remembered fondly. After high school, John began a long and dedicated career with General Motors, where he worked for thirty years until his retirement in the mid-1970s. He was a proud and active member of U.A.W. Local #31, always valuing the solidarity and purpose that came with union membership.

John was known for his unwavering work ethic—he often said that working was his hobby. In addition to his years at GM, he also contributed to the community as a homebuilder. Together with his brother, he helped build River Bend Heights Nursing Home in Lexington, along with numerous homes throughout the area.

A man of loyalty and quiet strength, John was deeply devoted to his family and friends. His hard work, kindness, and steadfast presence will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Family suggest memorial contributions be made to the Trinity UCC in Lexington, 1312 Franklin Ave. in Lexington, 64067. To be used for transportation for cancer patients for their care and treatment.

Private family services with burial will be held on Thursday May 15, 2025, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond. Burial will be in Machpelah Cemetery in Lexington. Please remember to share your memories of John by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com.