John Agnos Obituary

John Paul Agnos, 75, was called to his heavenly home, with his family by his side, on Sunday, May 12, 2014.

John was born to Norene Bonitina Chelberg and Paul Nicholas Agnos, Sept. 30, 1938 in Chicago IL. John graduated from Junction City High School in 1957. He received his Bachelor of Science in Education from Oklahoma State University. John was rewarded a four year tennis scholarship. He was a big eight singles champion 3 years. John was member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. It was at Oklahoma State that he met and married the love of his life, Erol Linda Agnos, June 11, 1960. They lived together in Oklahoma City and Birmingham, AL, before relocating to Colorado Springs in 1966.

John had a very successful career in the Chemical business for over 35 years. He retired from Arrow Magnolia Chemical Company in 2011.

John played many years of competitive tennis until he found a new love in golf. He especially enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He adored his grandchildren Zoe and Cristoff; he enjoyed spending time with them. He was very proud of his Greek heritage. He was greatful to have traveled to Athens Greece, the birth place of his father. John's Christian faith was an integral part of his life. He cherished the fellowship and support of his Bible study.

John is survived by his wife Erol Linda; son John Paul; daughter Khristian Karal Agnos (Bruce); and grandchildren Zoe and Cristoff Hollowell; sister-in-law Edwina and Jerry Bennett; 4 nieces, two nephews and eight great nephews whom he loved very much.

A celebration of John's life will be at the First Presbyterian Church, Tuesday, May 20th at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, a Gift of Love may be sent to the Agnos Family, Pikes Peak Hospice or the charity of your choice.

We will miss you Papa. John 11:25-26 Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life, he who believes in me will live, even though he dies"..."And whoever lives and believes in me will never die."