Death Benefit #380 – John Ulrey

John W. Ulrey, 78, passed away on December 7, 2025, at 6:58 a.m. at Bowling Green Manor.

John was born June 18, 1947, in Lima, OH, to Lawrence D. and Rebecca “Becky” (Grey) Ulrey, who both preceded him in death.

John attended Lima Senior High School. In the 1970s, he owned a gas station in Lima. He later worked as a plumber and pipe fitter for more than thirty years with the Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Service Technicians Local #776. John enjoyed being outdoors and found peace in camping and fishing. He loved working on classic cars and attending various car shows. He always looked forward to the weekly Happy Daz car show and cherished his mornings at Happy Daz, having coffee with his retired friends. John loved his children and cherished his grandchildren and great-grandchildren dearly.

Survivors include his daughters: Sandie Rose; Kathy (Jeff Agner) Ulrey of New Hampshire, OH; and Renee (Justin Hardesty) Vermillion of Lima, OH; grandchildren: Wesley (Sierra) Ulrey, Dylan Hopkins, Cheyanne (David Merz) Lambert, Madison Agner, Sean Agner, Brice Anderson, and Taylor Anderson; great-grandchildren: Owen, Vincent, and Sylas; and his brother, Brian (Diana) Ulrey of Lima, OH.

He was preceded in death by his grandson, Tommy Anderson; son-in-law, Dale Vermillion; and brothers, Donald “Don” K. Ulrey and Rodney L. Ulrey.

Visitation will be held on Monday, December 15, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Chiles-Laman Funeral Homes, Shawnee Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.