John Howard Shows, age 76, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022, at Baptist Hospital, Jackson MS.  He was born in Hattiesburg, MS, May 19, 1946, to John Hilburn and Roberta Shows.   He graduated from  Ellisville High School in 1964 and then attended the University of Mississippi where he received his BA Degree as an Honors Scholar.  As a student and ROTC member he received many outstanding academic awards.    John loved Ole Miss and entered the University of Mississippi School of Law in 1968.   During his time in Law School he served on the Law Journal.

After receiving his degree he was commissioned as Captain in the Judge Advocate General's Corp of the United States Army in the Appellate Division.  He served in the Washington, DC area.   While in JAG John received his Masters of Law from George Washington University.  He was awarded the Army Commendation Medal during his service.

He moved to Brandon, MS in 1974 and began practicing law in the Jackson area.  He practiced law until his illness in September of 2022.  He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Flowood where he taught an adult Sunday School Class.  He loved to bike and run and participate in outdoor activities.  John enjoyed travel and time at their condo in Pass Christian.  He also loved to spend time with his family members and work on the Shows family farm in Jones County.

He is survived by his wife, Jane Hood Shows, and his two daughters, Amy Fleming (Ed) and Kerry Hadden (Darren) all of Houston, TX.  He leaves behind four grandchildren, John David and Will Fleming and Audrey and Brooke Hadden all of Houston, TX.  He is survived by his sister, Paula S. Mitchell (Michael) of Franklin, TN.  His two stepsons, Stephen and Hollis Gray of Brandon also survive.  John was predeceased by his parents.  Several nieces and nephews admired their Uncle John.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Friday, November 25 at Liberty Baptist Church at 11:00 a.m.  The family will receive friends and family at the church atrium beginning at 9:00 a.m. prior to the service at 5199 Lakeland Drive; Flowood, MS.  The burial will be 3:00 p.m.  at Ellisville City Cemetery, Ellisville, MS.

The family suggests in lieu of flowers, that memorial gifts be made to the Men's Ministry at Liberty Baptist Church of Flowood, MS.