Chris,
I just found out about this..., I am so sorry. I loved John very much, he was my best 'guitar buddy' ever.
I will greatly miss all the times he and I would go on our "guitar Safari's" and jam together or hang on the phone and talk guitars. Of course He and I played together with Hickr'y and played many Gospel songs, I know how much He loved Jesus and we know where he is and will see him again some day.
I will pray for you and your family.., even though it has been months now since this happened.., I lost my first wife and remember well how long, long it was before I healed. So I am praying for you and your kids.
God bless,
Keith