"Kurt and Laurel Hensel wish to send our condolences & prayers for comfort to John & Teresa Fernung as well as Samantha Fernung (John) Marlin. God be with all of you with comfort & blessings. ?"
In loving memory of
John Arthur Fernung, II
August 30, 1986 - July 26, 2020
John Arthur "Little John" Fernung, II, passed away at home on Sunday, July 26, 2020. Little John was born on August 30, 1986, to John and Teresa Fernung, who both survive in Marion. He graduated from Marion High School, class of 2005. Since high school, John has been a man of many talents. He worked as a bartender for many bars, most recently The Ruin; he was the manager of Cap n' Cork; at one point he was the youngest paintball referee in the country and was employed at Paintball Splat Attack, Marion, IN; and he worked at EZ Pawn for many years. Little John was a true entertainer. He was a standup comedian and was the frontman of several bands. He used the stage name Brent Travis when he did his country-comedy shows. Little John was similar to his grandfather George, in that he was great at wheeling and dealing on EBay. A certified marriage officiant, John had officiated at weddings, and was even planning on officiating the wedding of a couple of his friends in the near future. A true dog-lover, he loved to rescue pitbulls. John was very active in politics, campaigning for Bernie Sanders in the last two elections. He was very passionate about the Black Lives Matter movement, LGBTQ, and AntiFA. John will be remembered most for his wonderful sense of humor.
John is survived by his parents, John and Teresa, Marion; sister, Samantha (John Marlin) Fernung, Indianapolis; aunts, Treva Vice and Cathy Mundy, both of Marion, and Amy (Vince) Sims, Winston, GA; uncle, Richard (Danielle) Fernung, Lake Havasu City, AZ, a special nephew, Jaidyn A. Reed; his rescue pitbull, Nina; close, special friends, Chris Lowe, Miranda King, Lisa Lamb, David Lamb, Kelly Heirigs, Erin Donovan, Melissa McKinney; Trace Poulson, Cassie Ledbetter, Clint Spahr; and many other friends and relatives too numerous to mention.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Wilbur and Pauline Chenoweth, and George Fernung and Freida (Williams) Taylor; uncle, Troy Mundy an aunt, Vickie Lynn Wehrhahan, and an extremely special friend, a rescue pitbull, named Macey.
Arrangements for John have been entrusted to the College Park Chapel of Armes-Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Contributions made in memory of John may be made to the SPCA or to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Online memories and condolences may be shared at www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com.
Tributes
"Teresa and John, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family."
"John and Teresa. so sadden to hear of the great loss of your son. may the Lord be with you with his arms around you. thru this Difficult time. "
"So, so sad to hear of Little John?s passing. Won?t ever forget reading his tweets as beat poetry at Beatnix for his birthday show almost a decade ago. We laughed together every time I saw him. A true loss. Rest In Peace "
"So sad to hear of your great loss. Prayers and condolences to you and your family. ??"
"John and family, so sorry for your loss..."
"So sorry for your loss. "
"Taken too soon. Lil John has always had a place in our hearts. He will never be forgotten. We are here for you day or night. "
"I am so very Sorry for the Loss of YOUR son Teresa and John; PRAYERS ???????"
"Karen Herman"
"Are prayers go out to you. If you guys need anything Dad and I are here for you, Love, Mike and Michelle"
"Love and peace to all of his many friends and family. The world is a little less bright without John in it. "
"Such an incredible light in my world from the day I met you. Thank you for being part of my life and sharing many silly, fun, ridiculous, loving moments with me. One of a kind. Love you, John"
"John and Teresa words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. Praying God will envelope you all in His loving arms and give you His peace. Love you guys."