John Encinia,

John Encinia, age 56
of Vernon, Texas, joined
our Lord in heaven on
Monday, Dec. 20, 2021,
in Vernon, Texas.
John was born Nov. 2,
1965. His mother was
the late Mickey Encinia.
He grew up in
Chillicothe, and he was
a graduate of Chillicothe
High School in 1984. He
married Julie Pigg on
July 12, 2008, in Vernon,
Texas. John was a
Christian who blessed so
many! He was a devoted
caretaker of family
members and a faithful
friend. He never met a
stranger and was known as “Big John” He enjoyed road
trips, sports (especially the Cowboys), being with family
and friends, and praying for others were his biggest joys.
John is survived by his wife Julie Encinia, his in-laws,
Jack and Jonna Pigg, brother-in-law Todd Pigg, his aunt
Lily and many cousins and other family members he
cherished.
The family has chosen cremation with a private family
interment soon