John Lawson Shull, 58, of Bristol, Va., passed away Friday, January 30, 2015, at his home.
He was a loving husband, talented artist and an animal lover.
Survivors include his wife, Suzanne Augustine; one son, Brent Shull of Johnson City, Tenn.; one daughter, Hannah Shull of Hendersonville, N.C.; two step-sons, Ben Augustine and wife, Jenny, of Blacksburg, Va., and Tyler Augustine of Christiansburg, Va.; one step-daughter, Steffanie McCarthy and husband, Brian, of Charlotte, N.C.; one sister, Lisa Bowling and husband, Mike, of Indianapolis, Ind.; two grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and his special friend, his dog, Addie.
A memorial service will be conducted at a later date. Memorials may be sent to Dames for Danes Great Dane Rescue, P.O. Box 4922, Oak Ridge, TN 37831 or the Sullivan County Animal Shelter, 380 Masengill Road, Blountville, TN 37617. Condolences and memorials may be left for the family at akardfuneralhome.com.
Akard Funeral Home, 1912 W. State Street, Bristol, Tenn., (423) 989-4800, is serving the Shull family.