John Priller

John "Jack" Priller, 71, of Hobbs, passed away, Monday, May 25, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 pm, Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery in El Paso, Texas with Military Honors provided by the United States Navy.

Jack was born on February 20, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois to Richard and Violet Priller. He served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War on the USS Forrestal. Jack married Sharon Muehlnickel on June 9, 1976 in Hurst, TX. They raised and showed Paint Pinto horses for many years. Model trains were his passion all of his life; collecting them and repairing them. He was a member of many train clubs and internet train clubs. Jack was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife, Sharon Priller; children, Susan Elaine Priller, John Allen Priller, Teresa Diane Stark and Patrick Michael Priller; sisters, Laura Melvin; brother, Robert Allen Priller and numerous grandchildren.

Services are under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made to: www.griffinfuneralhomehobbs.com

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