John Franklin Warholm

October 13, 1939 - February 28, 2020

John Franklin Warholm Jr. passed away on Thursday, February 27th, at the age of 80. He was born to John Franklin Sr. and Gloria Warholm on October 13, 1939 in Salina, Kansas. His parents made their home in Kingsburg when John was very young. John was in the graduating class of 1957 at Kingsburg High School, where he was a member of the water-skiing club. After high school he attended carpentry school in Fresno, CA, and completed the program in 1973. He started his own business, John Warholm Construction, designing and building custom homes along the Kings River, and San Joaquin Valley. John was a loving father, grandfather, and friend to many that knew him. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, and sister, Kay Warholm. He is survived by his sister, Terri Fehlberg, of San Diego, and his children, Shelley Wright, Tamela Ryatt, and Michael Jon Warholm, all of Kingsburg, and his three grandchildren, Alex Wright, Ross Warholm, and Logan Warholm. A memorial luncheon and celebration of John's life will be held at Kingsburg Gun Club, 2246 Gilbert Drive Kingsburg, CA, Sunday, March 15th at 1:00 pm.