Marshall, IL John D. Lahman, age 80, of Paris, IL formerly of Marshall, IL passed away at 2:25 PM on September 16, 2017 at Paris Community Hospital in Paris, IL. He was born on January 13, 1937 in Amboy, IL to Russell and Ada Ruth (Reubin) Lahman. He married Mary Elaine Schmidt, who preceded him in death on November 7, 2008. He then married Sara J. Pearman on November 27, 2009. He was a retired air traffic controller, who had also served for twenty years in the military. He is survived by his wife Sara of Paris, IL.; one son Wesley Lahman of Marshall, IL.; one grandson Bryce Lahman of Coatesville, IN; two step children Rosalyn Davis of Avon, IN and Brad Davis of Mattoon, IL.; three brothers, Jim Lahman, Bob Lahman, and Paul Lahman; three sisters, Donna Wellman, Marguerite Daniels and Marge Jackson; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by one son, Douglas John Lahman; two brothers Russell Lahman and Larry Lahman and one sister Ruth Jones. He served for twenty years first in the Air force, for twelve and eight years in the Army. In the Air Force JD was a tail gunner on a B-52 and during his time in the Army he served as a helicopter pilot and instructor. He completed one tour in Korea and two tours in Vietnam, accumulating 6000 hours of flight time which included 2000 hours of combat flight time. While in the military he earned the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal & Numeral 24, Good Conduct Medal & Clasp Bronze 2 loops, National Defense service medal, Vietnam Service medal & Silver Star attachment, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Ribbon, Sharpshooter Badge & Rifle Bar, Army Aviator Senior Badge. He was a life member of the Marshall VFW Post #5975 where he held many offices with honor, Paris American Legion Post #211, Am vets, Tail gunners Association and he was also an avid golfer. Services will be held at the Pearce Funeral Home on Thursday September 21, 2017 at 3:00 PM with Rev Joe Tomich Officiating. Military rites will be performed by the Clark County American legion Post #90 and VFW Post #5975. Visitation will be from 1:00 until service time Thursday at the Funeral Home. Burial will follow at a later date in the Marshall Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to D.O. it fund. Online condolences may be expressed at pearcefuneralservices.com