John Frank Elswick, age 80, of Dewitt, died on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 in the Pual Patton Veterans Center in Hazard, Kentucky.
He was a son of the late Hobert and Beatrice Peace Elswick, born to them on November 19, 1933 at Kay Jay in Knox County.

He was a member of the Young Grove Baptist Church at Dewitt; and served his country in the United States Air Force for over 23 years as a Chief Master Sergeant, during that time he served in the Presidential Unit.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his son: Johnny Elswick, Jr.

His survived by his beloved companion: Daphne Hammons Goodin, and a step-son: David Hiram Goodin, and all of her loving family members.
Long time friend: Todd Elswick, Sons, and his family.

Also surviving his two sisters: Geraldine McKeehan and Peggy Sue Kobel both of Florida.
His brother-in-law: Karl Kobel.
His two nieces: Jennifer Foster and Monica McKeehan; and his nephew: Michael McKeehan, and many other relatives and dear friends to mourn his passing.

Funeral Services for John Frank Elswick will be 2:00 P.M. Sunday, September 28, 2014 in the Hopper Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Scott Hammons, Rev. Michael Collins and Todd Elswick officiating.
Burial will follow in the Hammons-Goodin Cemetery at Dewitt with a Honor Guard Team from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base conducting Military Graveside Services.
Those serving as Pallbearers will be: Anderson Elswick, Jordan Elswick, Lee Worley, Ronnie Townsley, Carl Miller, Scott Hammons, Dylan Worley and Michael McKeehan.
Those serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be: All Friends and Neighbors; and especially the Staff at the Paul Patton Veterans Center.

The Elswick family will receive friends at the Hopper Funeral Home on Sunday after 11:00 A.M. and until the funeral hour.

Hopper Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements.