John Lemuel Albrittain

On Monday, February 1, 2016, loving husband and father, John L. Albrittain (Jr.) of Arlington, Virginia died at home from ALS. His wife of 44 years, Nancy, daughter Lisa Albrittain Seeley, and son Joseph ('Joe') were by his side. John also is survived by his brothers Bryan and Thomas ('Tom/T') and his sister Patricia ('Patty') Albrittain Lash. His brother James ('Jim') and sister Emily ('Suzy/Susan') Albrittain Volk predeceased him.

John attended the University of Oklahoma. He served in the Vietnam War from 1969-1971, with the 173d Airborne Brigade where he was known by his fellow soldiers by the nickname of 'Rock'.

John and his brother Jim founded a family home-building business in 1981, and John continued the business upon Jim's death in 1994. Under John's leadership, the family business, J. L. Albrittain, Inc., grew into a successful company, active in the development and construction of residential real estate in Northern Virginia. His dedicated, confident and highly capable employees continue to follow John's high quality standards.

A visitation of friends and family will be held at Murphy Funeral Home, 4510 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, 22203 on Sunday from 2-4 p.m.

A funeral service will held Monday, February 8, at 11:00 a.m. at St Mary's Episcopal Church, 2609 N. Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22207.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the John L. Albrittain Memorial Fund at the Arlington Community Foundation (818 N. Quincy St, Suite 103, Arlington, VA 22203 or www.arlcf.org).