John Vaughn (Johnny) Coan age 61 of Auburn, Ga passed away April 11, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents John V. Coan and Donna Fortune Coan, brother Charlie Coan. John was a U. S. Army and Ga. National Guard veteran an was a HAM Radio Operator AI4RZ.  We are thankful for his Facebook friends and C B Radio (Moonrunner) friends for their friendship over the years. He leaves behind sisters and brother in law Liz Coan, Jodi & David Wade, brothers and sister in law James (Bo) Coan, Clay Coan, Mike & Hope Coan, several nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews survive him. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday April 17, 2021 from the chapel of Byrd and Flanigan Funeral Home. Interment will be held at a later date in Georgia National Cemetery.The family will receive friends Saturday April 17, 2021 from 12:00 noon until  2:00 at the funeral home. NO FLOWERS WILL BE ACCEPTED  please make contributions in his name to the Gwinnett County Animal Shelter 884 Winder Hwy. Lawrenceville, GA 30045. Arrangements by Byrd and Flanigan Crematory & Funeral Service, Lawrenceville 770-962-2200.