John served in the United States Air Force in the early 1950's before attending Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois where he met the love of his life, Kathryn Evans from Decatur Illinois. His 30 plus year career at the US Department of Education and the Department of Justice took him all over the country.
He was an honest, humble and hard-working man who always put his family first and would do anything for his children and grandchildren. John was a diehard Washington sports fan, rarely missing a Nationals or Redskins game. After retirement he enjoyed spending his time researching family ancestry. He was a lifetime member of the Elks. John had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to laugh.
He leaves behind his wife of 62 years, Kathryn, four children, eight grandchildren, and one great granddaughter.
John will be laid to rest at the City of Fairfax Cemetery. The viewing and ceremony will take place on Saturday, November 24, 2018, beginning at 9:30 am at Demaine Funeral Home, Main Street, Fairfax. Donations can be made in John's honor to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, www.lls.org.
