John Alan Monroe, age 69, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Born June 26, 1947 in Tampa, Mr. Monroe was a lifelong resident of Homeland. He was a heavy equipment operator with U.S. Steel Phospate for many years. Mr. Monroe is survived by a daughter: Penny Jensen (Roy) Ocala, two sons: John Monroe (Jennifer), Lake Wales & Donald Monroe (Carrie-Ann), Leesburg, mother: Syble Monroe, Homeland, sister: Elaine Stringer (Dale), Arkansas; 9 grandchildren & 3 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 5:00 P.M. at Homeland Cemetery, Homeland, FL. Condolences to family at www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com