John "Big Dawg" W. Underwood, 71, of Toledo, Ohio, died Monday, December 27, 2021, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born, August 22, 1950, in Toledo, Ohio, he was the son of Herbert and Joanne (Winkleman) Underwood. He graduated from Start High School in 1968 and then went on to serve his country in the U.S. Air Force for over 20 years, where he was a mechanic and in the search & rescue division. He retired from BP Refinery in Oregon, Ohio in 2017, after 25 years of service. John married Becky J. Young on August 28, 1971. He was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Temperance, Michigan. John was a man of many traits and skills, and would help anyone in need. He was a devoted Ohio State and Pittsburgh Steelers fan and also enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and spending time at Black Lake in Michigan with his family, but most of all watching and cheering on his grandchildren when they played their sports.
John is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Becky; children, Amy (Aaron) Hammer and Brian Underwood; grandchildren, Austin, Alexis, Amanda and Aiden; brother, James (Cathy) Underwood; and sister, Sharon (Nelson) Yoshimoto. He was preceded in death by his parents.
John was a great guy and a good busband, father, son, brother and frandfather. My prayers are with Becky and the family. I grew up with Becky and reconnected with both of them at the reunion. Rest in peach, John, and blessings and peace to his family.
Francis Bialecki
So sorry to hear of John's passing. He was such a nice guy. Condolences and prayers go out to his family
Gary McMahon
John "Big Dawg" W. Underwood, 71, of Toledo, Ohio, died Monday, December 27, 2021, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born, August 22, 1950, in Toledo, Ohio, he was the son of Herbert and Joanne (Winkleman) Underwood. He graduated from Start High School in 1968 and then went on to serve his country in the U.S. Air Force for over 20 years, where he was a mechanic and in the search & rescue division. He retired from BP Refinery in Oregon, Ohio in 2017, after 25 years of service. John married Becky J. Young on August 28, 1971. He was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Temperance, Michigan. John was a man of many traits and skills, and would help anyone in need. He was a devoted Ohio State and Pittsburgh Steelers fan and also enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and spending time at Black Lake in Michigan with his family, but most of all watching and cheering on his grandchildren when they played their sports.
John is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Becky; children, Amy (Aaron) Hammer and Brian Underwood; grandchildren, Austin, Alexis, Amanda and Aiden; brother, James (Cathy) Underwood; and sister, Sharon (Nelson) Yoshimoto. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Marcia Kelso (Wilkinson)
John was a great guy and a good busband, father, son, brother and frandfather. My prayers are with Becky and the family. I grew up with Becky and reconnected with both of them at the reunion. Rest in peach, John, and blessings and peace to his family.
Jeff Willets
May God Rest His Soul
Janet Ankney
I have good memories of John Underwood. May God be welcoming him home!