John Andrew Valma, 53 , of Nederland  passed away in his home on Friday, February 24, 2017.

He was born on October 23, 1963 to Marguerite Franklin Valma and Jesse V. Valma in Philadelphia. John was a lifelong resident of the area and was passionate about his work as a floral designer. John was an abolutely amazing person who touched  many peoples hearts and always managed brighten the lives of anyone he met. There wasn't anything that he wouldn't do for those he loved. If you needed him he was there. There are only a few people that have a heart as giving as his. He was trully an angel and now he has wings.

He was preceded in death by his parents Jesse and Marguerite Valma, his brothers , James and Joe Valma as well as his nephew Steven Valma.

John is survived by his two sisters , Jami Delarosa and Juan , and Geraldine Valma. His four brothers, Samuel Valma and Lisa, Jesse Valma and Linda, Charles Valma and Maggie and Roger Valma. He was also survived by numerous nieces and nephews as well as great nieces and nephews.

Visitation for family and friends will be on Friday, March 3, 2017 from 2:00 PM till 5:00 PM at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves. A celebration of John's life will be at 5:00 PM Friday in the Thompson Memorial Chapel at Clayton Thompson. Arrangements for cremation are entrusted to Clayton Thompson Funeral Directors