I enjoyed getting to know (and singing with) your dad in the praise/worship team at Grace UMC. I remember that awesome smile and belly laugh you speak of.
We were able to meet up years later when he lived in ABQ and enjoyed hanging out listening to a local band play.
I had the pleasure of working with John during my years at Micro Motion. He was a great mentor when I needed help, was always there to pick up the slack and had a true knack for putting people at ease. RIP my friend.