A good man: Shooting survivor drew strength from love of his wife, family

Posted on September 24, 2014

By ANGELA M. CASTELUCCI / Staff writer

There was an unmistakable sweetness to John Mahoney’s smile that never dimmed.

It still shines from the face of beloved family photos and lingers in conversations that turn to his life and legacy.

One of three men critically injured in the Feb. 5 workplace shooting at Timberland Ford, Mahoney never fully recovered from the gunshot blast which ultimately contributed to his death seven months later.

PHOTO: Taylor County Sheriff’s Deputy Robert Lundy and fellow shooting survivor John Mahoney Jr. spent time visiting at the Scalloppalooza held recently in Steinhatchee. 

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