John Travis Church, was born on March 1,1961, in Columbus Ohio. John was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at the age of 62. John accepted Christ at the Temple of Faith Church of God in Christ, where he was baptized, under the leadership of Bishop Roger J. Hairston Sr.
John attended Mifflin High School, skilled in his craft, possessing a high school diploma. John gifted the culinary world with his talents, from Chef to Sous-Chef; this gift within him truly opened many doors of opportunity. John had the prestigious honor of cooking for the mayor to becoming an excellent teacher in the food industry.
Upon his passing, John was a Culinary Instructor for Cameron Mitchell at Mitchell Hall-Columbus State University. John was a Chef at Ohio Dominican University and COSI. John also led one of the busiest dining halls as Head Chef at The Ohio State University.
John had a sense of humor, quite the prankster, always had a joke to share or even a rose just to help make someone smile. He always thought of others and made a point of serving the homeless during the holidays. John treasured each of the many friendships, too many to name- from childhood to those he met throughout his culinary career.
John is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Wallace and Francis Church; maternal grandparents, Clyde and Myrtice Wooden; parents, Garland Sr. and Travis Church.
John leaves to cherish his memories son, Johnathan (Tiarra) Goins; daughter, Antjuanette Church; granddaughters, Gabrielle Y. Goins and Zariyah L. Goins (arriving soon); siblings, Garland Church, Jr., Mark Church, Peter Church and Melanie (Delmar) Coleman and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends; special friends, Carla Petty, Karen Davis, Pam Easley and Gifford Moss.
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My sincere condolences to the family.
Juston, the family appreciates your condolences. Thank you for thinking of us.
I remember my childhood friend, Mark and Peter it’s been a long time. Remember the good memories, I’ll be praying for the family and much love
Sending you strength today and peace in all the days ahead
WOW! IAM DEEPLY HURT ABOUT MY FRIEND JOHN CHURCH. I REMEMBER ME HIM BOBBY DONALD THOMAS AND JOHNNY WORKING THE 11-7A.M. NIGHT SHIFT AT TGI FRIDAYS!! BACK IN THE EARLY 1979 -1980’S. WE WERE THE CLEANING CREW. I GOT THEM ALL THE JOB!! BOY DID WE ALL HAVE FUN! I WILL NEVER FORGET JOHN AND MY COUSIN BOBBY USE TO CLEAN THE BACK KITCHEN. JOHN CAME UP TO ME ONE DAY AND SAID.RONNIE I AM GOING TO BE THE HEAD CHEF HERE AND RUN THIS KITCHEN!! YOU THINK HE DIDN’T. MY FRIEND JOHN CHURCH WAS ONE OF COLUMBUS’S MOST TALENTED CULINARY CHEFS. FROM THEN ON HE TOOK HIS COOKING CAREER TO ALL LEVELS!! I’VE PERSONALLY WORK WITH AND UNDER HEAD SOUS CHEF JOHN CHURCH AT OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY!! HE WAS ONE OF THE GREATEST CHEF’S I HAVE EVER WORKED FOR IN THE PROFESSIONAL KITCHEN! HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED!! MY CONDOLENCES AND LOVE AND RESPECT FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY. RONNIE W ELLISON.