Deacon John Gulley II, age 63, went home to be with the Lord on August 21, 2022.

John Gulley II, was born on July 20, 1959, in Akron, Ohio, to Elaine and John Gulley Sr. He was one of four children born to this union.

Having a Christian upbring at an early age, John was baptized at Centenary United Baptist Church. He loved studying the Word of God, so much so that in the early 90’s he was Ordained as a Deacon at Bible Temple Church of Prophecy.

His formal education was in Akron, graduating in 1978 from Buchtel High School.
He worked several jobs, until he became employed with the Chrysler Motor Company. John became a father early to his first daughter Lisa. And later meeting and joining in holy matrimony to Miss Sara Young, their love kept them together for 26 years and to this union 4 children: India, Melanie, Kortney and Jimmelle were born.

John had a love for old cars, grilling, cooking, working in his yard, garden and tending to his flowers. He was a fan of all the Cleveland sports teams. John enjoyed traveling to Birmingham Alabama, Detroit Michigan, and road trips to visit his family. In 2005 John retired and relocated to Cleveland due to failing health.

He was preceded in death by his parents John and Elaine Gulley; and one daughter Jimmelle Moore of Akron, Ohio.

John leaves to cherish his memories to his: loving wife Sara Gulley of Garfield Hts., OH; children, Lisa Smith of Akron OH, India Moore and Melanie Moore both of Atlanta GA and Kortney Moore of Akron Ohio; 5 Grandchildren: Kenny, Raven, Precious, Kiara & 4 Great Grandchildren. Sisters: Geraldine Williams of Detroit MI, Rosalyn (James) Harris Akron, OH, Brother: Jerry Gulley of Akron Ohio along with a host of nieces, nephews, & cousins. Favorite aunt: Edna Borders of Akron OH,
Aunt: Ramona Saunders of Houston TX; Favorite cousins: Herman Borders & Steven Gulley of Akron Ohio