It is with a very heart that we must inform everyone that Jon Shehane has lost his battle with cancer. Jon is the son of Miriam Shehane, our State Director, who founded VOCAL in 1984.

Jon Estus Shehane of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away January 31, 2012, after a battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held at Centerville Community Church, Centerville, Ohio, on Saturday, February 4th, 2012 at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Pea River Cemetery in Clio, Alabama at a later date.

Jon was survived by his loving wife of 34 years Debbie Lint Shehane; his parents, Edward and Miriam Shehane of Clio, Alabama; Five children: Elizabeth (Michael) Stewart, Joshua (Piper) Shehane, David (Joy) Shehane, Timothy Shehane, and Gabriel Shehane. Six grandchildren and one sister, Sonya (Jeff) Shehane-Bradford of Auburn, Alabama.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Quenette Shehane.

In lieu of flowers, mmemorials may be made to V.O.C.A.L. (Victims of Crime and Leniency) P.O. Box 4449, Montgomery, Alabama 36103
In memory of Jon.