John Huynh Nguyen was born on Feb. 20, 1971. He passed away on June 21, 2020 at 49.

His story is one of perseverance. As a Vietnamese refugee, he came to escape war and poverty. Always on the move and even when life kept knocking him down, John was a fighter. He started a new beginning and made Auburn his permanent residence in 2010 where he flourished as an entrepreneur. As well as being the best father to his kids. He put his family first, always looking out for everyone for the present and future. He was a great, loving, fun and caring dad, son, brother, nephew, friend and neighbor. You could always count on John.

He will be missed by his wife, Van, his children Donna, Vicky, Tiffany and Jason, his mom, Hoa Huynh, eight siblings and everyone he helped.

Funeral service was held June 24, 2020 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Frederick-Dean Funeral Home.

Frederick-Dean Funeral Home directed.