JOHN ASLIN SR.

BLOOMFIELD -- John William Aslin Sr., 79, of Bloomfield died Sunday, April 18, 1999, at his home.

He was born June 8, 1919, at Avert, son of Thomas Monroe and Dovie McClard Aslin. He and Meredith Louise Aslin were married Oct. 8, 1938. She died April 11, 1994.

Aslin had been a heavy equipment operator. He was a lifelong resident of the Bloomfield community. He was a member of Bloomfield VFW Post.

He served with the U.S. Army in Japan during World War II.

Survivors include a daughter, Marj Aslin of Fulton; a brother, Homer Aslin of Bloomfield; two sisters, Wilma Link of Dexter, Vern Perry of Bloomfield; and a grandson.

He was preceded in death by two sons.

Friends may call at Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home from 6-8 p.m. today.

Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Lonnie Clubb officiating. Burial will be in Walker Cemetery.